How far is West Rutland, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from West Rutland, VT to Barre, VT is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
68.7 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.72 mi
80.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.7 mi
Kilometers
110.56 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Tue, May 12, 7:44 PM EDT
Return by in West Rutland
Tue, May 12, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Rutland
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Barre
Tue, May 12, 7:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Rutland
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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From West Rutland
34.4 mi
00h 44m
To Barre
34.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Rutland and Barre.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1683 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Rutland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Business Route 4

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Business Route 4

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    2471 ft · 1 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    711 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Route 4 East

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
24.7 mi · 36%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 63
3.76 mi · 5%
River Street
3.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 44m from West Rutland
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving West Rutland and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Rutland to Barre?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from West Rutland and 34.3 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around West Rutland and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Rutland and Barre. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.02 km).

West Rutland

#1 West Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates43.5931200, -73.0451100
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.045129, 43.59321)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Rutland and Barre. The current time is 18:15:46.

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.