Origin
Lyndon, VT
Late night in Lyndon on Friday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndon, VT to Danville Center, VT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
15m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndon, VT
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Danville Center, VT
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lyndon, VT to Danville Center, VT covers 12.6 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 West, Memorial Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 12.6 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 12.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and U.S. Route 2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.5 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 9 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 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 2 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 5 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 91
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Lyndon, VT to Danville Center, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
7 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 2 West | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penny Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| York Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon, VT and Danville Center, VT.
1
Start on York Street
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
York Street
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Memorial Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 91
4
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
6
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto US 2
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Turn left onto Penny Lane
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
Penny Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Penny Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Danville Center, VT
Late night in Danville Center on Friday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
32 degrees warmer 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 Lyndon, VT to Danville Center, VT covers 12.6 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 West, 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 6.3 miles from Lyndon, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 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 5 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Lyndon, VT to Danville Center, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
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