How far is Wallingford, VT from Rutland, VT?

The driving distance from Wallingford, VT to Rutland, VT is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.99 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.59 mi
15.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.99 mi
Kilometers
16.08 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rutland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Wallingford
Thu, Oct 15, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallingford
2026-10-15T13:54
Arrive Rutland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wallingford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shrewsbury
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

From Wallingford
5 mi
00h 08m
To Rutland
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wallingford and Rutland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford and Rutland.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    84 m · 17 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    8.5 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Woodstock Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodstock Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wallingford and Rutland.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
8.51 mi · 85%
South Main Street
1.41 mi · 14%
Depot Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Woodstock Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

8.51 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 08m from Wallingford
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wallingford and Mostly Sunny near Rutland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wallingford to Rutland?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Wallingford and 5 miles from Rutland.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wallingford and Mostly Sunny near Rutland.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

14 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

18 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

27 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

33 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallingford and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).

Wallingford

#1 Wallingford

Town in Vermont

Population1,938
Coordinates43.4719200, -72.9782300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Rutland

#2 Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

Population4,105
Coordinates43.6106200, -72.9726100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-72.978254, 43.471835)
End: Main Street (-72.972644, 43.610618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.09
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $1.54 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.95 $1.73 $3.47
Premium $5.43 $1.90 $3.80
Diesel $6.38 $2.23 $4.47

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 Wallingford and Rutland. The current time is 13:54:42.

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.