Trip from Springfield, VT to Starksboro, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

90.6 mi

146 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, VT to Starksboro, VT covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 7, Vermont Route 103 North, Case Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.3 miles from Springfield, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 90.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 7 and Vermont Route 103 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 33 miles on US 7.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 33 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 103 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 68.8 miles in near VT 116 / Ossie Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springfield, VT to Starksboro, VT is easy. At 2h 27m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 68.8 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 80.9 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | VT 116 / Ossie Road

Turn right onto VT 116 / Ossie Road

Navigation decision point

80.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road

Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 7	33 mi	53m
Vermont Route 103 North	25.8 mi	39m
Case Street	6 mi	8m
South 116 Road	5.5 mi	8m
Vermont Route 106	5.2 mi	8m
North 116 Road	4.1 mi	6m
River Street	3 mi	6m
Vermont Route 116	3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 7 — 33 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Starksboro, VT.

Start on VT 11

96 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

Continue on VT 11

3.0 mi · 6 min · River Street

Continue on VT 106

5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 106

Continue on VT 103

7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 North

Continue on VT 103

1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on VT 103; VT 100

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pond Street

Continue on VT 103; VT 100

19 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 103 North

Turn right onto US 7

33 mi · 53 min · US 7

Turn right onto VT 116

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Ossie Road

Turn left onto VT 116

364 ft · 6 sec · Church Street

Continue on VT 116

6.0 mi · 8 min · Case Street

Continue on VT 116

5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Stony Hill Road

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.6 mi · 55 sec · West Street

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockydale Road

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

Continue on VT 116

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 116

Arrive at destination

VT 116

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Starksboro, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Springfield, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, VT

This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Springfield, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 33 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.3 mi from Springfield, VT · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Rutland, VT

45 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

Ludlow, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Rutland, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Springfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Starksboro, VT

The final approach into Starksboro, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Starksboro, VT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutland, Vermont

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 38.8

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18027477414

Visit website

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 38.8

Rutland, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18027477414

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 18.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.59 one way

$29.17 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$16.05	$32.10
premium	$4.86	$17.35	$34.70
diesel	$5.61	$20.00	$40.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Rutland, VT

Tesla

6 DCFC

GMP OH Rutland

Rutland, VT

VIALYNK

5 DCFC

Irving Oil

Springfield, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Main & Mountain

Ludlow, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

GMP Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

Springfield District

North Springfield, VT

VIALYNK

2 DCFC

Rutland Plaza

Rutland, VT

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Stone CDJR

Middlebury, VT

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Blink Network: 3 VIALYNK: 3 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Tesla: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.2	$9.51	$4.35
Efficient EV	22.7	$7.93	$3.62
EV Truck/SUV	36.2	$12.68	$5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springfield, VT

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Starksboro, VT

Evening in Starksboro on Thursday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 27m 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 Springfield, VT to Starksboro, VT covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 7, Vermont Route 103 North, Case Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.3 miles from Springfield, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.59 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.

The drive from Springfield, VT to Starksboro, VT is easy. At 2h 27m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 68.8 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 80.9 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Springfield, VT to Starksboro, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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