Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Irasburg, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
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Irasburg, VT
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Trip Overview
Barre, VT to Irasburg, VT is 50 miles and takes about 1h 23m via Vermont Route 14, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a short enough distance that you can depart anytime and still have plenty of daylight left. Consider this route for a quick connection between these two points in the Green Mountain State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 North | 25.4 mi | 39m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Craftsbury Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Eligo Lake Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Merchant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 North
— 25.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Irasburg, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
6
Turn straight onto VT 14
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
7
Continue on VT 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
8
Continue on VT 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
9
Continue on VT 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Turn left onto VT 14
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
12
Continue on VT 14
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wolcott Street
14
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
15
Turn right onto VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Craftsbury Road
16
Continue on VT 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eligo Lake Road
17
Continue on VT 14
9.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 14
18
Continue on VT 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on VT 14
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
20
Arrive at destination
VT 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Merchant Street
Turn right onto Merchant Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.57 | $19.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Irasburg, VT
Late night in Irasburg on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Hardwick, VT
25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 25.4 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. The road generally maintains its character as a primary artery, facilitating efficient travel. Expect a predominantly two-lane highway feel for much of the journey.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on Vermont Route 14 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 North and Vermont Route 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Barre, VT
Full guide →Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Irasburg, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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