How far is Wallingford, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Wallingford, VT to Winooski, VT is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
79.69 mi
01h 52m
Flight
71.19 mi
114.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.19 mi
Kilometers
114.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.69 mi
Kilometers
128.25 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Fri, Sep 25, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Wallingford
Fri, Sep 25, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallingford
2026-09-25T09:47
Arrive Winooski
Fri, Sep 25, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallingford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Wallingford
39.8 mi
00h 56m
To Winooski
39.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  7. 7

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  13. 13

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction

    935 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 18%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 15%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 14%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 13%
North Main Street
8.51 mi · 11%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7 North

Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

14.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 56m from Wallingford
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wallingford and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Wallingford and 39.9 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallingford and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 71.19 mi (114.57 km).

Wallingford

#1 Wallingford

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-72.978254, 43.471835)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.99 $14.01 $28.02
Premium $5.46 $15.35 $30.70
Diesel $6.45 $18.13 $36.25

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 · Sep 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Wallingford and Winooski. The current time is 09:47:35.

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.