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Trip from Springfield, VT to Winooski, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

123.2 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

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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Springfield, VT

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Downtown Winooski, VT, VT

Winooski, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, VT to Winooski, VT covers 123.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, I 91, Charlestown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.83 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

61.6 miles from Springfield, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 123.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 123.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.7 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 11 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 89.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springfield, VT to Winooski, VT is easy. At 2h 28m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 91 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 91 North
3
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 91

Merge onto I 91

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
32.4 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 89 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 89 North
7
122.4 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
5
122.5 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | VT 15 / East Allen Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / East Allen Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 89.7 mi 1h 44m
I 91 28.2 mi 32m
Charlestown Road 2.3 mi 3m
Clinton Street 1.3 mi 2m
East Allen Street 0.7 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 89.7 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on VT 11

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on VT 11

1.3 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
3

Continue on VT 11

2.3 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 91 North
5

Merge onto I 91

28 mi · 32 min · I 91
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 89 North
7

Merge onto I 89

90 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 89
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction Use the left lane.
9

At end of road, turn left onto VT 15

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn straight onto East Allen Street

17 ft · 0 sec · East Allen Street
11

Arrive at destination

East Allen Street

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 61.6 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.7 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 27 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.6 miles or 1h 14m 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

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

Before You Leave

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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.

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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 123.2 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Springfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 89.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.6 mi from Springfield, VT · 1h 14m into the drive

town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethel, VT

62 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

Hartford, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Springfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.7 miles.

Arriving in Winooski, VT

The final approach into Winooski, 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 Winooski, VT.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 38.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.83 one way

$39.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $21.82 $43.64
premium $4.86 $23.59 $47.18
diesel $5.61 $27.20 $54.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.94 $5.91
Efficient EV 30.8 0 $10.78 $4.93
EV Truck/SUV 49.3 0 $17.25 $7.88

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springfield, VT

Late night in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winooski, VT

Late night in Winooski on Saturday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Bethel, VT

62 mi in

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

2 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

2h 28m 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 Winooski, VT covers 123.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, I 91, Charlestown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.6 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 $19.83 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 Winooski, VT is easy. At 2h 28m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.

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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