How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Wells, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Wells, VT is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Wells.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
61 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 South: White River Junction
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Continue on Business Route 4
1.2 mi · 2 min · Business Route 4
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Continue on Rutland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1865 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Clarendon Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clarendon Avenue
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Continue on Vermont Route 133
6.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 133
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Continue on Morgan Road
1 mi · 2 min · Morgan Road
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Continue on East Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Street
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Continue on South Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Continue on West Tinmouth Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Tinmouth Road
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Turn right onto East Wells Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Wells Road
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 30
41 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Wells.
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.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury 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 St Johnsbury to Wells?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from St Johnsbury and 63.7 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Wells. Straight-line distance: 91.39 mi (147.08 km).
#1 St Johnsbury
This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.4172900, -73.2042700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-73.20427, 43.41729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $19.76 | $39.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $24.34 | $48.69 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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