How far is South Burlington, VT from West Rutland, VT?

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to West Rutland, VT is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
71.54 mi
01h 55m
Flight
60.7 mi
97.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.7 mi
Kilometers
97.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.54 mi
Kilometers
115.14 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Rutland
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-12T18:18
Arrive West Rutland
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
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 South Burlington
35.8 mi
00h 57m
To West Rutland
35.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and West Rutland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and West Rutland.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 116

  5. 5

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 3 South

    67 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 3

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 3

  22. 22

    Continue on East Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 3

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Business Route 4

    1.1 km · 1 min · Business Route 4

  25. 25

    Continue on Rutland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1591 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    24 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    28 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and West Rutland.

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 25%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 15%
Franklin Street
8.53 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 3
6.32 mi · 9%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 8%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

16.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 57m from South Burlington
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Burlington and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near West Rutland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to West Rutland?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 35.8 miles from South Burlington and 35.8 miles from West Rutland.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Burlington and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near West Rutland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and West Rutland. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.69 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
West Rutland

#2 West Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates43.5931200, -73.0451100
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: West Rutland (-73.04511, 43.59312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and West Rutland. The current time is 18:18:28.

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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.