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

The driving distance from West Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
69.54 mi
01h 40m
Flight
61.55 mi
99.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.55 mi
Kilometers
99.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.91 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Tue, May 12, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in West Rutland
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Rutland
2026-05-12T17:45
Arrive Burlington
Tue, May 12, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Middlebury (village)
VT

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

From West Rutland
34.7 mi
00h 50m
To Burlington
34.9 mi
00h 50m

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
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Business Route 4

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 3

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3

  6. 6

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 3

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 3

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 18%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 15%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 3
6.35 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 5%
South Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 50m from West Rutland
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 34.7 miles from West Rutland and 34.9 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Rutland and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 61.55 mi (99.06 km).

West Rutland

#1 West Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.045129, 43.59321)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.67
Round trip
$19.33
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.67 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $4.86 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $6.00 $14.69 $29.39

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 Burlington. The current time is 17:45:20.

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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.