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

The driving distance from West Rutland, VT to Springfield, VT is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
43.1 mi
01h 10m
Flight
34.81 mi
56.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.81 mi
Kilometers
56.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.1 mi
Kilometers
69.36 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in West Rutland
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Rutland
2026-04-18T16:09
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Mount Holly
VT

Town in Vermont

From West Rutland
21.5 mi
00h 35m
To Springfield
21.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    807 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    77 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    2048 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    864 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    3.8 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 4

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103

  9. 9

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 10

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 10

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · River Street

  14. 14

    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 Springfield.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi · 16%
Vermont Route 10
5.23 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 4
3.76 mi · 9%
River Street
3.06 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 103

Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

18.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Holly
00h 35m from West Rutland
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Rutland and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 21.5 miles from West Rutland and 21.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Rutland and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

11 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

21 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Windsor station

36 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Rutland and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 34.81 mi (56.02 km).

West Rutland

#1 West Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: West Rutland (-73.04511, 43.59312)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Rutland and Springfield. The current time is 16:09:36.

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.