How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Stowe, VT?

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Stowe, VT is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
47.09 mi
01h 09m
Flight
33.14 mi
53.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.14 mi
Kilometers
53.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.79 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stowe
Thu, Oct 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Stowe
Thu, Oct 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
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
Hardwick
VT

Town in Vermont

From St Johnsbury
23.5 mi
00h 34m
To Stowe
23.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Stowe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Stowe.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Continue on Mill Street

    1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jersey Heights

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights

  17. 17

    Continue on Laporte Road

    889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Stowe.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 15 West
11.5 mi · 25%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.59 mi · 20%
Laporte Road
4.81 mi · 10%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Park Street
1.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Turn right onto Vermont Route 15

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardwick
00h 34m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Sunny near Stowe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Stowe?

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Hardwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from St Johnsbury and 23.6 miles from Stowe.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Sunny near Stowe.

Stop Ideas Near Hardwick

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

34 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

53 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

59 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Stowe. Straight-line distance: 33.14 mi (53.33 km).

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#1 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Stowe

#2 Stowe

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population4,447
Coordinates44.4653300, -72.6845600
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Stowe (-72.68456, 44.46533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.64
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $7.32 $14.64
Mid-grade $4.95 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $5.43 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $6.38 $10.59 $21.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Stowe. The current time is 15:38:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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