How far is Winooski, VT from Danby, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Danby, VT is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
88.92 mi
02h 23m
Flight
79.7 mi
128.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.7 mi
Kilometers
128.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.92 mi
Kilometers
143.1 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danby
Sat, May 30, 7:40 PM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Sat, May 30, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-05-30T17:16
Arrive Danby
Sat, May 30, 7:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winooski
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
Salisbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Winooski
44.5 mi
01h 11m
To Danby
44.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph N
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winooski and Danby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winooski and Danby.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    56 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1260 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spring Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto East Allen Street

    1101 ft · 37 sec · East Allen Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89

    871 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1473 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    106 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto VT 125

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 38 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    50 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winooski and Danby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
51.1 mi · 57%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 25%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 4%
I 89
2.8 mi · 3%
I 189 West
1.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

51.1 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
01h 11m from Winooski
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Winooski and Partly Sunny near Danby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winooski to Danby?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Winooski and 44.4 miles from Danby.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.39 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Winooski and Partly Sunny near Danby.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

24 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Rutland station

34 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Danby. Straight-line distance: 79.7 mi (128.26 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Danby

#2 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $12.39
Round trip
$24.77
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.39 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.99 $27.99
Premium $4.86 $15.25 $30.51
Diesel $6.00 $18.83 $37.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Danby. The current time is 17:16:24.

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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.