How far is Winooski, VT from Plainfield, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Plainfield, VT is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.73 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.28 mi
64.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.28 mi
Kilometers
64.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.04 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Winooski
24.9 mi
00h 33m
To Plainfield
24.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.1 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    2837 ft · 37 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89
37.2 mi · 75%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 14%
River Street
1.28 mi · 3%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
US 2
0.56 mi · 1%
High Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 33m from Winooski
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winooski and Partly Sunny near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Winooski and 24.9 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winooski and Partly Sunny near Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 40.28 mi (64.83 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plainfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,263
Coordinates44.2781200, -72.4264900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Plainfield (-72.42649, 44.27812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.81
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.90 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.80 $15.60
Premium $4.86 $8.50 $17.00
Diesel $6.00 $10.49 $20.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Plainfield. The current time is 01:22:05.

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.