Origin
Pierces Corner, VT
Afternoon in Pierces Corner on Saturday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierces Corner, VT to West Rutland, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierces Corner, VT
Leohoho
West Rutland, VT
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Pierces Corner, VT to West Rutland, VT covers 7.3 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 4, US 7, US 4 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on U.S. Route 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| US 7 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 4 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierces Corner, VT and West Rutland, VT.
1
Start on VT 103
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Vermont Route 103
2
Turn right onto US 7
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 7
3
Turn left onto U.S. Route 4
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 4
Toward US 4 West
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 4 Business: Proctor, West Rutland
5
Keep slight right at fork
280 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 4 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 4 Business
7
Turn left onto VT 4A
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left
78 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn right
93 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn right
48 ft
·
3 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 4 Business: Proctor, West Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward US 4 Business: Proctor, West Rutland
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
West Rutland, VT
Afternoon in West Rutland on Saturday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
25 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
7.3 mi in 10m, mostly highway — 3.8 mi of that is on U.S. Route 4.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on U.S. Route 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 4 and US 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in.
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 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Pierces Corner, VT to West Rutland, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
6.7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on U.S. Route 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Rutland, VT before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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