Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndonville, VT
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Barre, VT
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The drive from Lyndonville, VT to Barre, VT covers 42.9 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 2 West, I 91, U.S. Route 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| I 91 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Merchant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndonville, VT and Barre, VT.
Start on VT 122 ALT
Turn right onto US 5
Continue on US 5
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn left onto VT 14
Continue on VT 14
Continue on VT 14
Turn straight onto Merchant Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14
Continue on VT 14
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Lyndonville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lyndonville on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in Barre on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Rain Showers Likely then Patchy Fog
77°F
Cabot, VT
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
42.9 mi in 56m, mostly highway — 25.4 mi of that is on U.S. Route 2 West.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and I 91. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.6 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,203 ft
Total Descent
1,310 ft
Highest Point
1,572 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
970 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lyndonville, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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