Origin
West Rutland, VT
Evening in West Rutland on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Rutland, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Rutland, VT
Tom Fisk
Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from West Rutland to Brattleboro covers 76.8 miles across Vermont, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete this one-way drive. The path moves through the Northeast, connecting two distinct parts of the state via a largely highway-focused corridor. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick getaway, the efficiency of this route makes it a practical choice for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from West Rutland, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by a high highway-focused profile, with 84% of your journey spent on faster roads. You will rely primarily on Vermont Route 103 and I-91 to navigate the distance. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 25.8-mile stretch on I-91, which offers a consistent rhythm compared to the local segments. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition from the state routes onto the interstate system. Overall, the drive feels efficient and direct, prioritizing speed and connectivity over the slower, more technical navigation often found on rural backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 103. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 4A / Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 13 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 (VT 4A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VT 4A / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 4A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
74.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
5
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25.8 mi | 29m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 18.8 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 103 South | 12.9 mi | 20m |
| Rockingham Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| US 7 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Rutland, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on this road
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto VT 4A
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight right
254 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 4 Business
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 4 Business
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Merge onto US 4
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 4
7
Turn right onto US 7
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 7
8
Turn left onto VT 103
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 103
9
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
10
Turn slight left onto VT 103; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on VT 103
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
12
Continue on VT 103
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
13
Continue on VT 103
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
14
Continue on VT 103
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maple Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 103
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
17
Continue on VT 103
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Rockingham Road
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
19
Merge onto I 91
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 91
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
21
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
22
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
25
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 76.8-mile trip without needing scheduled stops, though you may want to plan for a quick break if you prefer to pace yourself. Keep in mind that since the majority of the route is highway-based, maintaining steady progress is straightforward. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart, as the $12 fuel estimate assumes a standard driving pace. To make the most of your trip, check your local traffic reports for I-91 before heading out to ensure your travel remains as smooth and efficient as possible.
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 38.4 miles from West Rutland, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brattleboro, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Rutland, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Rutland, VT
This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Rutland, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 25.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from West Rutland, VT · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from West Rutland, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brattleboro, VT
The final approach into Brattleboro, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.36 one way
$24.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.60 | $27.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Brattleboro, VT
Evening in Brattleboro on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
9 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
1h 53m 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 West Rutland, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Vermont Route 103, Vermont Route 103 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from West Rutland, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.36 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 1h 53m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 4A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Rutland, VT to Brattleboro, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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