Spanning 125 miles across Vermont, this journey from Craftsbury to Springfield takes approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Because the route is compact, you can easily tackle it as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-91, Vermont Route 15 East, and U.S. Route 2 West to reach your destination. Budget about $20 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, reliable route that balances efficiency with the practical requirements of a regional Vermont trek.
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
62.5 miles from Craftsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
88.7 mi
1h 42m
Vermont Route 15 East
12.5 mi
18m
U.S. Route 2 West
9.1 mi
10m
Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi
8m
Charlestown Road
2 mi
3m
Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi
3m
South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi
4m
Clinton Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 88.7 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury, VT and Springfield, VT.
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Start on Town Garage Road
43 ft·3 sec·Town Garage Road
2
Turn left onto Creek Road
297 ft·9 sec·Creek Road
3
Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi·4 min·South Craftsbury Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14
0.6 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 14
5
Continue on VT 14
1.9 mi·3 min·Eligo Lake Road
6
Continue on VT 14
4.5 mi·8 min·Craftsbury Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14; VT 15
0.5 mi·42 sec·Vermont Route 15 West
8
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi·1 min·Wolcott Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
517 ft·8 sec·South Main Street
10
Turn right onto VT 15
0.2 mi·20 sec·Mill Street
11
Continue on VT 15
12 mi·18 min·Vermont Route 15 East
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
9.1 mi·10 min·U.S. Route 2 West
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 91
14
Merge onto I 91
89 mi·1 hr 42 min·I 91
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 7Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
16
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
2.0 mi·3 min·Charlestown Road
17
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi·2 min·Clinton Street
18
Continue on VT 11
0.3 mi·50 sec·Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
To keep your travel efficient, plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the 125-mile journey. Since the drive is manageable in under three hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts often provide the most consistent traffic flow. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial local road segments, as you will want to be prepared before hitting the long 88.7-mile stretch on I-91. Making your stop at the transition point between the local routes and the interstate will help you stay refreshed for the longest portion of your drive. Utilizing the $20 fuel budget effectively will ensure you reach Springfield without needing to hunt for stations during the highway portion.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Craftsbury, VT, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.7 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 28 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Craftsbury, 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 Craftsbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 125 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Craftsbury, 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 88.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.1 — 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|Creek Road
Turn left onto Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in|VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip|~17m in|VT 14; VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14; VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip|~18m in|VT 15 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
121.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.12 one way
$40.25 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$22.14
$44.28
premium
$4.86
$23.94
$47.87
diesel
$5.61
$27.60
$55.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.5
0
$13.13
$6.00
Efficient EV
31.3
0
$10.94
$5.00
EV Truck/SUV
50
0
$17.50
$8.00
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Craftsbury, VT
Late night
in Craftsbury on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, VT
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
10 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
2h 39m 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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 99.2
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 89% of your travel occurs on high-speed roads. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on a long, uninterrupted 88.7-mile stretch along I-91. While the initial segments involve state and U.S. routes, the transition to the interstate defines the personality of this drive. You will find that the road shifts from local connections to a more consistent, high-speed pace once you merge onto the main highway. This design ensures that you spend most of your trip focused on steady cruising rather than technical maneuvering.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.7 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 15 East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Creek Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Craftsbury, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 2h 39m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 14; VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 125 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 88.7 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 14; VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, VT before heading back.
