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

The driving distance from West Rutland, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.92 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.29 mi
14.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.29 mi
Kilometers
14.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Tue, May 12, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in West Rutland
Tue, May 12, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Rutland
2026-05-12T18:14
Arrive Chittenden
Tue, May 12, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Rutland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

From West Rutland
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Chittenden
6.5 mi
00h 12m

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
57°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7 North
3.89 mi · 30%
Sangamon Road
2.24 mi · 17%
West Street
1.64 mi · 13%
North Main Street
1.55 mi · 12%
Business Route 4
1.16 mi · 9%
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.03 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7 North

Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

3.89 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
00h 12m from West Rutland
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from West Rutland and 6.5 miles from Chittenden.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 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 Chittenden.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

1 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Rutland and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 9.29 mi (14.95 km).

West Rutland

#1 West Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: West Rutland (-73.04511, 43.59312)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.81 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.05 $4.10
Premium $4.86 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $6.00 $2.76 $5.52

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 Chittenden. The current time is 18:14:03.

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.