Origin
Winooski, VT
Afternoon in Winooski on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winooski, VT to Plainfield, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winooski, VT
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Plainfield, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Winooski, VT to Plainfield, VT covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, U.S. Route 2, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 37.1 mi | 43m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Spring Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 37.1 mi, about 43m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,958 veh/hr typical · worst 2,333
Quietest
1 AM
~53 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
36.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 75 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Plainfield, VT.
1
Start on East Allen Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto VT 15
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Allen Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 89
6
Merge onto I 89
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
8
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
10
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
12
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
13
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
14
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
15
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
High Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Winooski, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Spring Street
Turn right onto East Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89
6
38.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
41.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.28 one way
$16.56 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| premium | $5.07 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Plainfield, VT
Afternoon in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Duxbury, VT
25 mi in
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
6 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 6m 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?
49.7 mi in 1h 6m, mostly highway — 37.1 mi of that is on I 89.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 7 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 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 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
777 ft
191 ft
Total Climb
878 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
777 ft
~49.7 mi in
Elevation Range
587 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winooski, VT to Plainfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
38.1 mi in
|
~46m
About the Cities
Starting in Winooski, VT
Full guide →Winooski is a city of 7,997 (2020) in Northwest Vermont across the Winooski River from Burlington. It is both the most densely populated and smallest city by area in the state. Affectionately referred to by some as "Burlington's Brooklyn," "The 'Noosk," and the "Onion City," Winooski is an up-and-coming dining destination in the area and is developing an arty vibe.
Top landmarks
- • Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski — church building in Winooski, United States of America
- • Winooski Falls Mill District — historical district
Arriving in Plainfield, VT
Full guide →Founded 1867
Top landmarks
- • Plainfield Village Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on I 89. 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: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plainfield, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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