Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Friday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Wilder, VT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Wilder, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Barre, VT to Wilder, VT covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 63, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.9 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 55.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.9 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 63. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 52 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 14 / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 91 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 North
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Wilder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward Wilder
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Wilder, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
52 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 45.9 mi | 52m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 91 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Barre Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 45.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Wilder, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto VT 14
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barre Road
5
Turn right onto VT 63
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 63
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 89 South: White River Junction
7
Merge onto I 89
46 mi
·
52 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 North
10
Merge onto I 91
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 12
Toward Wilder
12
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bugbee Street
13
Turn left onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Avenue
14
Turn right onto Depot Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Depot Street
15
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Barre, VT · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilder, VT
The final approach into Wilder, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wilder, VT
Late night in Wilder on Friday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
28 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barre, VT to Wilder, VT covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 63, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Barre, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 52 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Wilder, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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