How far is Vernon, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Vernon, VT to Springfield, VT is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
45.11 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.59 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
Westminster
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From Vernon
22.6 mi
00h 30m
To Springfield
22.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Bridgman Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Bridgman Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vernon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Cotton Mill Hill

    2143 ft · 1 min · Cotton Mill Hill

  6. 6

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

    133 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fairground Road

    2961 ft · 1 min · Fairground Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    157 m · 13 sec · Canal Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction

    1670 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield

    1336 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
34.2 mi · 76%
Fort Bridgman Road
4.8 mi · 11%
Charlestown Road
2.23 mi · 5%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 3%
Vernon Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Fairground Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 30m from Vernon
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Vernon and 22.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

8 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Claremont

34 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

42 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.7 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population2,190
Coordinates42.7620300, -72.5134200
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Vernon (-72.51342, 42.76203)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 Vernon and Springfield. The current time is 21:54:56.

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.