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

The driving distance from West Rutland, VT to Williston, VT is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
69.2 mi
01h 35m
Flight
58.35 mi
93.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.35 mi
Kilometers
93.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.36 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in West Rutland
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Rutland
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Williston
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
35.9 mi
00h 47m
To Williston
33.2 mi
00h 47m

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

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.1 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  20. 20

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 3
6.35 mi · 9%
Case Street
6 mi · 9%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Saint George Road
3.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 47m from West Rutland
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving West Rutland and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 35.9 miles from West Rutland and 33.2 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Rutland and Williston. Straight-line distance: 58.35 mi (93.91 km).

West Rutland

#1 West Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.045129, 43.59321)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
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 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.88 $21.75
Premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $6.00 $14.63 $29.27

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 Williston. The current time is 17:44:34.

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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.