How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Wilder, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Wilder, VT is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Wilder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Wilder.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction
1414 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bugbee Street
2162 ft · 45 sec · Bugbee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartford Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn right onto Depot Street
42 m · 5 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Wilder.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Railroad Street
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Cloudy leaving St Johnsbury and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wilder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Wilder?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from St Johnsbury and 30 miles from Wilder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Cloudy around St Johnsbury and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wilder.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
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Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 53.99 mi (86.89 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 Wilder
Sited on the western banks of the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont, this unincorporated village is governed as part of the town of Hartford within Windsor County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6728500, -72.3087000 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilder (-72.3087, 43.67285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.28 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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