Origin
West Woodstock, CT
Evening in West Woodstock on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Woodstock, CT to Plainfield, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Woodstock, CT
David Kanigan
Plainfield, CT
Miller Reyes
Trip Overview
The drive from West Woodstock, CT to Plainfield, CT covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 395, Somers Turnpike, Kennedy Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on I 395. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 26.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 395 and Somers Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.2 miles on I 395.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 395 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 395 and Somers Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near CT 169; CT 171 / Route 169.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CT 169; CT 171 / Route 169): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (I 395): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 169; CT 171 / Route 169
Turn right onto CT 169; CT 171 / Route 169
Navigation decision point
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Kennedy Drive
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
Navigation decision point
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 395
Merge onto I 395
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CT 14A: Plainfield, Oneco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward CT 14A: Plainfield, Oneco
3
25.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CT 12; CT 14A / Norwich Road
Turn left onto CT 12; CT 14A / Norwich Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 395 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Somers Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Kennedy Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Woodstock Avenue West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodstock Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Norwich Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 169 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gallup Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 395
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Woodstock, CT and Plainfield, CT.
1
Start on CT 171
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Somers Turnpike
2
Turn right onto CT 169; CT 171
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Route 169
3
Turn straight onto CT 171
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Somers Turnpike
4
Continue on CT 171
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodstock Avenue West
5
Continue on Woodstock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodstock Avenue
6
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennedy Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 395
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 395
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 29
Toward CT 14A: Plainfield, Oneco
11
Continue on Gallup Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gallup Street
12
Turn left onto CT 12; CT 14A
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Norwich Road
13
Arrive at destination
CT 12
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Somers Turnpike
(6.4 mi)
$0.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Plainfield, CT
Evening in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
18 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
37m 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 Woodstock, CT to Plainfield, CT covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 395, Somers Turnpike, Kennedy 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 13.1 miles from West Woodstock, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 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 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CT 169; CT 171 / Route 169): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (I 395): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from West Woodstock, CT to Plainfield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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