Origin
Ludlow, VT
Late night in Ludlow on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ludlow, VT to Springfield, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludlow, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through Vermont, the 16.3-mile trip from Ludlow to Springfield is a straightforward commute. You can expect to reach your destination in about 29 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes Vermont Route 103 South, Vermont Route 10, and River Street to connect these two Northeast towns. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical drive for your travel itinerary. Because the journey is short and direct, you have total flexibility to move between these locations whenever your schedule demands.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 103 South | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Vermont Route 10 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| River Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 103 South
— 7.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on VT 103
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 103
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
3
Continue on VT 10
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 10
4
Continue on VT 106
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
River Street
5
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
20 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
29m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of the journey spent on faster-paced roads. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7.1-mile segment on Vermont Route 103 South, which sets the pace for the majority of the trip. As you transition from the highway toward local roads like River Street, the character of the drive shifts from a steady cruise to a more contained local transit. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad excursion. It is a no-nonsense path that prioritizes getting you from Ludlow to Springfield with minimal fuss.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Vermont Route 103 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 103 South and Vermont Route 10. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ludlow, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 29m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ludlow, VT to Springfield, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 7.1 miles on Vermont Route 103 South. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ludlow, VT to Springfield, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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