How far is Stowe, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Stowe, VT to Bennington, VT is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.19 mi
02h 51m
Flight
112.61 mi
181.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.61 mi
Kilometers
181.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.19 mi
Kilometers
227.23 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Stowe
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowe
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowe
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
Pittsfield
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Stowe
70.5 mi
01h 25m
To Bennington
70.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stowe and Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  15. 15

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

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main 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 Stowe and Bennington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.1 mi · 38%
I 89 South
41.7 mi · 30%
Vermont Route 100
11 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 6%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

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

53.1 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 25m from Stowe
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Stowe and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stowe to Bennington?

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Stowe and 70.6 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stowe and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

20 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

34 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

41 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowe and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 112.61 mi (181.23 km).

Stowe

#1 Stowe

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population4,447
Coordinates44.4653300, -72.6845600
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.684586, 44.465345)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.86 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
9.96 gal · 37.72 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.20 $44.39
Premium $4.86 $24.19 $48.39
Diesel $6.00 $29.87 $59.73

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 Stowe and Bennington. The current time is 05:57:08.

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.