How far is Springfield, VT from Ludlow, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Ludlow, VT is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.23 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.87 mi
20.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.87 mi
Kilometers
20.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.23 mi
Kilometers
26.12 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-11T10:27
Arrive Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Baltimore
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Springfield
8.1 mi
00h 14m
To Ludlow
8.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Ludlow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Ludlow.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on River Street

    3 mi · 7 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 106

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 106

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Ludlow.

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
6 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103 North
7.11 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 106
5.19 mi · 32%
River Street
3.04 mi · 19%
Main Street
0.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 103 North

Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

7.11 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baltimore
00h 14m from Springfield
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Ludlow?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Springfield and 8.1 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Baltimore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baltimore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baltimore.

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

12 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Claremont

16 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

27 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.72 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Ludlow

#2 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.54 $5.08
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $6.00 $3.42 $6.84

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Ludlow. The current time is 10:27:47.

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.