How far is Rutland, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Rutland, VT to Williston, VT is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.5 mi
01h 31m
Flight
57.33 mi
92.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.33 mi
Kilometers
92.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.5 mi
Kilometers
107.02 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Rutland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
34.5 mi
00h 45m
To Williston
31.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 43 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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21%
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 21%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 16%
Case Street
6 mi · 9%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 45m from Rutland
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rutland and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 34.5 miles from Rutland and 31.9 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rutland and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Williston. Straight-line distance: 57.33 mi (92.27 km).

Rutland

#1 Rutland

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

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

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.972644, 43.610618)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rutland and Williston. The current time is 01:08:35.

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.