How far is Williston, VT from Craftsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Craftsbury, VT is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
58.24 mi
01h 32m
Flight
36.92 mi
59.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.92 mi
Kilometers
59.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.24 mi
Kilometers
93.73 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craftsbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-15T04:11
Arrive Craftsbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
Stowe
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
29.1 mi
00h 46m
To Craftsbury
29.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Craftsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 7 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1019 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    2199 ft · 55 sec · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Laporte Road

    889 ft · 18 sec · Laporte Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jersey Heights

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lower Main Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Lower Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15 East

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Craftsbury Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Eligo Lake Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 14

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Creek Road

    91 m · 8 sec · Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Town Garage Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Town Garage Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Garage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
15.4 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 15 East
11.1 mi · 19%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10%
Laporte Road
4.81 mi · 8%
Craftsbury Road
4.51 mi · 8%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stowe
00h 46m from Williston
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Williston and Chance Rain Showers near Craftsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Craftsbury?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Stowe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Williston and 29.1 miles from Craftsbury.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Williston and Chance Rain Showers near Craftsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Stowe

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

15 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

50 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Craftsbury. Straight-line distance: 36.92 mi (59.41 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Craftsbury

#2 Craftsbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,170
Coordinates44.6367200, -72.3726100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Craftsbury (-72.37261, 44.63672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Craftsbury. The current time is 04:11:27.

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.