How far is Wells, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Wells, VT to Springfield, VT is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Springfield.
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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 Gulf Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Gulf Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Gulf Road
41 m · 3 sec · Gulf Road
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 140
1.9 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 140
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Continue on Vermont Route 140
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 140
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 140
3.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 140
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Continue on Florence Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · Florence Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Railroad Street
71 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
604 ft · 23 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on School Street
1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 140 East
5.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 140 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 103 North
10.3 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 10
5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 10
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Continue on River Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Springfield.
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.
Vermont Route 103 North
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 103 North
10.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to Springfield?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Wells and 25.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly
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 Mount Holly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 37.19 mi (59.85 km).
#1 Wells
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.4172900, -73.2042700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
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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