Origin
Wells, VT
Morning in Wells on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wells, 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
1h 35m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells, VT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Springfield, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Wells, VT to Springfield, VT is 54 miles and takes about 1 hour 35 minutes via Vermont Route 103 North and Vermont Route 103 South, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it a convenient way to travel between these two locations, especially if you're looking for a quick hop rather than an all-day adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
27 miles from Wells, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 103 North | 10.3 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 140 | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 103 South | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Vermont Route 140 East | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 10 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| East Wells Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| South Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| River Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 103 North
— 10.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on VT 30
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vermont Route 30
2
Turn slight right onto East Wells Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Wells Road
3
Turn left onto VT 133
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tinmouth Road
4
Continue on VT 133
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Street
5
Continue on VT 133; VT 140
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Street
6
Continue on VT 133; VT 140
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morgan Road
7
Turn right onto VT 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 140
8
Continue on VT 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 140
9
At end of road, turn left onto VT 140
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 140
10
Continue on VT 140
452 ft
·
15 sec
·
Florence Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto VT 140
234 ft
·
9 sec
·
Railroad Street
12
Turn right onto VT 140
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Depot Street
13
Continue on VT 140
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
School Street
14
Continue on VT 140
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 140 East
15
At end of road, turn right onto VT 103
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 103 North
16
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
17
Turn slight left onto VT 103; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on VT 103
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
19
Continue on VT 10
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 10
20
Continue on VT 106
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
River Street
21
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 35-minute drive, departing in the morning or early afternoon will give you plenty of flexibility. Since it's a shorter route, you don't need to pre-plan many stops, but keep Vermont Route 103 North in mind for its 10.3-mile highway section where you can maintain a steady pace. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, especially as services can be spaced out in rural Vermont. This drive is easily manageable in a single day.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27 miles from Wells, VT, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 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 12 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wells, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wells, VT
This is one driving day of about 54 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Wells, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 103 North for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Wells, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 133 / West Tinmouth Road
Turn left onto VT 133 / West Tinmouth Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
VT 140 / Vermont Route 140
Turn right onto VT 140 / Vermont Route 140
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
VT 140 / Vermont Route 140
At end of road, turn left onto VT 140 / Vermont Route 140
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 140 / Depot Street
Turn right onto VT 140 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
VT 103 / Vermont Route 103 North
At end of road, turn right onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wallingford, VT
27 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
23 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
1h 35m 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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 35.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a substantial highway component, with 67% of the drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 10.3 miles on Vermont Route 103 North. You'll experience highway cruising for a significant portion of the 54-mile trip before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a rural feel for much of the drive as you navigate through Vermont's landscape.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Vermont Route 103 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 103 North and Vermont Route 140. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near VT 133 / West Tinmouth Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wells, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 1h 35m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (VT 133 / West Tinmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (VT 140 / Vermont Route 140): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (VT 140 / Vermont Route 140): Navigation decision point.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Copper Fox
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Springfield, VT
Visit websiteSpringfield Village Pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Springfield, VT
Cuisine: pizza
Sheri's Place
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Springfield, VT
Hours: Mo,Sa,Su off; Tu-Th,Fr 17:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Springfield, VT
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteLittle Mexico
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: mexican
Sugar House Lodge
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Doomed Ledge
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Tinmouth Channel Wildlife Management Area
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Wallingford Main Street Historic District
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Mineral Springs Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Visit website
White Rocks
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Middletown Springs Historic District
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Smith's clothespin
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Old Stone Shop
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Springfield Art and Historical Society Museum
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
North Springfield, VT
Visit websiteWallingford Main Street Historic District
District
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Paul P Harris
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
A.W.Gray & Sons
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Jackson Gore Inn
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Adams House
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bixby House
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
The Mountain Lodge at Okemo
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Main + Mountain
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
The Pettigrew Inn
Guest_house
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Vermont Route 103 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: at 4.7 miles (VT 133 / West Tinmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (VT 140 / Vermont Route 140): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (VT 140 / Vermont Route 140): 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.
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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