How far is Springfield, VT from Wells, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Wells, VT is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
54 mi
01h 35m
Flight
37.19 mi
59.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.19 mi
Kilometers
59.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54 mi
Kilometers
86.91 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Holly
VT

Town in Vermont

From Springfield
27 mi
00h 47m
To Wells
27 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 140

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 140

  9. 9

    Continue on School Street

    1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Depot Street

    604 ft · 26 sec · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    71 m · 8 sec · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Florence Avenue

    138 m · 15 sec · Florence Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 140 West

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 140 West

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 140

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 140

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgan Road

    756 ft · 16 sec · Morgan Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Tinmouth Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Tinmouth Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Wells Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Wells Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 30

    41 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 30

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103 North
17.4 mi · 32%
Vermont Route 140
9.87 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 106
5.19 mi · 10%
East Wells Road
4.64 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 140 West
3.65 mi · 7%
South Street
3.65 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 103 North

Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

10.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Holly
00h 47m from Springfield
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Springfield and 27 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Holly, 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 Mount Holly.

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

11 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

21 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Windsor station

36 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Wells. Straight-line distance: 37.19 mi (59.85 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Wells

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates43.4172900, -73.2042700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Wells (-73.20427, 43.41729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 Springfield and Wells. The current time is 08:03:31.

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.