Origin
Wilder, VT
Late night in Wilder on Friday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilder, VT to Barre, VT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilder, VT
Andrea Davis
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilder, VT to Barre, VT covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 63, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.9 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 55.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.9 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 14 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 45.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Hartford Avenue.
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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 5 / Hartford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Bugbee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Hartford Avenue
Turn left onto US 5 / Hartford Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bugbee Street
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
49.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
5
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 45.9 mi | 52m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 91 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Barre Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 45.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilder, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Depot Street
138 ft
·
12 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bugbee Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto I 91
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 89 North
7
Merge onto I 89
46 mi
·
52 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
9
Continue on VT 63
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 63
10
Turn left onto VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barre Road
11
Continue on VT 14
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
13
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Wilder, VT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Wilder, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barre, VT
The final approach into Barre, 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
$8.87 one way
$17.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Friday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
28 mi in
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
1h 9m 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 Wilder, VT to Barre, VT covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 63, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Wilder, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.87 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 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Hartford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Bugbee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Wilder, VT to Barre, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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