How far is Wells, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Wells, VT to Barre, VT is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Barre.
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Start on Vermont Route 30
41 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 30
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Turn slight right onto East Wells Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Wells Road
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Turn left onto West Tinmouth Road
1.5 km · 1 min · West Tinmouth Road
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Turn right onto Gulf Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf Road
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Turn right onto Upper Gulf Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Upper Gulf Road
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Continue on Gulf Road
2063 ft · 50 sec · Gulf Road
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Continue on McNamara Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNamara Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 140
771 ft · 16 sec · Vermont Route 140
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Turn right onto Morgan Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgan Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 133
6.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 133
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Continue on Clarendon Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clarendon Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1886 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Rutland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road
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Continue on Business Route 4
1.2 mi · 2 min · Business Route 4
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Continue on West Street
2471 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn left onto I 89 North
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 63
3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Turn left onto South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Barre.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wells and Partly Sunny near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to Barre?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Wells and 45.5 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells and Partly Sunny near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge
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 Stockbridge.
Randolph station
Rutland station
White River Junction
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Barre. Straight-line distance: 64.25 mi (103.4 km).
#1 Wells
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.4172900, -73.2042700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.95 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.30 | $30.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
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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