How far is Wells, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Wells, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
66.69 mi
01h 35m
Flight
50.93 mi
81.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.93 mi
Kilometers
81.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.69 mi
Kilometers
107.32 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells
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
Peru
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Wells
33.3 mi
00h 47m
To Brattleboro
33.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Brattleboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Brattleboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 30

    36 m · 8 sec · Vermont Route 30

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pawlet Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Pawlet Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 30

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 30

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 315

    23 m · 8 sec · Route 315

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dorset West Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Dorset West Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Road

    3224 ft · 1 min · West Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    2622 ft · 56 sec · Vermont Route 30

  9. 9

    Continue on Bonnet Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Bonnet Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depot Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Depot Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    30.8 mi · 52 min · Vermont Route 30

  16. 16

    Continue on West River Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · West River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Linden Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Linden Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Brattleboro.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 30
40.9 mi · 61%
West River Road
7.85 mi · 12%
Dorset West Road
4.18 mi · 6%
Depot Street
3.27 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 11 30
3.15 mi · 5%
Bonnet Street
2.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 30

Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

30.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
00h 47m from Wells
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wells and Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wells to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Wells and 33.4 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells and Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

24 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

38 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Rutland station

43 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Claremont

45 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 50.93 mi (81.96 km).

Wells

#1 Wells

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates43.4172900, -73.2042700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 30 (-73.204287, 43.417187)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 Wells and Brattleboro. The current time is 01:58:32.

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.