Traveling from Brattleboro to Irasburg covers 158 miles of Vermont’s landscape, typically taking about 3 hours and 7 minutes. Since this trip is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $25 on fuel, making this an efficient way to traverse the state from south to north. The journey relies heavily on I-91, keeping you within the Northeast region for the duration of the trip. Whether you are heading up for a weekend getaway or a quick visit, this route offers a straightforward path between these two Vermont towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
152.2 mi
2h 55m
Vermont Route 58 East
3.3 mi
5m
Western Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
U.S. Route 5
0.4 mi
<1m
Green Street
0.3 mi
1m
Elliot Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Church Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 152.2 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Irasburg, VT.
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Start on this road
110 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 5
54 ft·3 sec·Canal Street
3
Turn left onto US 5
504 ft·23 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto Elliot Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Elliot Street
5
Turn right onto Church Street
357 ft·15 sec·Church Street
6
Turn slight left onto Green Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Green Street
7
Continue on VT 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto I 91
152 mi·2 hr 55 min·I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 26Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
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Keep slight right at fork
292 ft·7 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 58
0.4 mi·44 sec·U.S. Route 5
13
Turn left onto VT 58
3.3 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 58 East
14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14
16 ft·0 sec·Vermont Route 14
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Arrive at destination
VT 14
Trip Plan
Since the drive is just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever suits you best. You only need to plan for one scheduled stop to break up the long interstate stretch, which helps keep your focus sharp behind the wheel. Given the reliance on I-91, keep an eye on traffic reports to avoid any potential delays on this primary corridor. Budgeting $25 for fuel is a safe estimate, but always check current local prices before you head out. Prioritize a quick mid-trip break during your 152.2-mile stretch on I-91 to ensure you arrive at your destination in Irasburg feeling refreshed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.2 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79 miles or 1h 34m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irasburg, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brattleboro, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Brattleboro, VT
This is one driving day of about 158 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Brattleboro, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 152.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 154.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 5 / Canal Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 5 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
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154 mi into trip|~3h in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
5
154.2 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.44 one way
$50.87 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$27.99
$55.97
premium
$4.86
$30.26
$60.51
diesel
$5.61
$34.88
$69.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.4
0
$16.59
$7.58
Efficient EV
39.5
0
$13.83
$6.32
EV Truck/SUV
63.2
0
$22.12
$10.11
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Brattleboro, VT
Night
in Brattleboro on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Irasburg, VT
Night
in Irasburg on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Newbury, VT
79 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 7m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 54.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 99% of this journey is spent on major roads. The vast majority of your time—152.2 miles—is dedicated to the long, consistent stretch along I-91. After maintaining that steady pace on the interstate, you will transition onto Western Avenue and Vermont Route 58 East for the final leg of the drive. While the interstate portion is efficient and fast, the character of the road shifts once you exit, leading you through the final approach into Irasburg. It is a functional, high-speed transit that prioritizes progress over technical, winding backroads.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 58 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m 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 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 158 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 152.2 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Irasburg, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
