How far is Rutland, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Rutland, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.68 mi
01h 33m
Flight
54.69 mi
88.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.69 mi
Kilometers
88.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.68 mi
Kilometers
96.05 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Rutland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-04-18T16:18
Arrive Shelburne
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rutland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Rutland
29.8 mi
00h 46m
To Shelburne
29.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rutland and Shelburne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Shelburne.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodstock Avenue

    3 m · 5 sec · Woodstock Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 47 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  6. 6

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Shelburne Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rutland and Shelburne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 21%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 18%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 17%
U.S. Route 7 South
3.96 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7 North

Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

14.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 46m from Rutland
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rutland and Partly Sunny near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rutland to Shelburne?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Rutland and 29.8 miles from Shelburne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rutland and Partly Sunny near Shelburne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 54.69 mi (88.02 km).

Rutland

#1 Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

Population4,105
Coordinates43.6106200, -72.9726100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Rutland (-72.97261, 43.61062)
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.40 $18.81
Premium $4.86 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $6.00 $12.65 $25.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rutland and Shelburne. The current time is 16:18:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.