Origin
Danville Center, VT
Morning in Danville Center on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville Center, VT to Lyndon, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville Center, VT
Tom Fisk
Lyndon, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville Center, VT to Lyndon, VT covers 13.1 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, U.S. Route 2 East, Memorial Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 13.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and U.S. Route 2 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.6 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 2 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East
Turn right onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East
Navigation decision point
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 91
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 2 East | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Penny Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| York Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville Center, VT and Lyndon, VT.
1
Start on Penny Lane
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Penny Lane
2
Turn right onto US 2
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 2 East
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 91
4
Merge onto I 91
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Memorial Drive
7
Turn right onto York Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
York Street
8
Arrive at destination
York Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lyndon, VT
Morning in Lyndon on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
15m 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 Danville Center, VT to Lyndon, VT covers 13.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, U.S. Route 2 East, Memorial Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Danville Center, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Danville Center, VT to Lyndon, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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