Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
71.8 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Royalton, VT
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The drive from Winooski, VT to Royalton, VT covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 14, Vermont Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 68 mi | 1h 19m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Spring Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| VT 107 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,652 veh/hr typical · worst 2,030
Quietest
1 AM
~46 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
35.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Royalton, VT.
Start on East Allen Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
Turn right onto East Spring Street
Turn slight left onto VT 15
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit onto VT 107
Continue on VT 107
At end of road, turn right onto VT 14
Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Winooski, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68 miles.
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 0 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 89
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.96 one way
$23.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| premium | $5.07 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.83 | $31.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Winooski on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Destination
Late night in Royalton on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
53°F
Duxbury, VT
36 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.
71.8 mi in 1h 27m, mostly highway — 68 mi of that is on I 89.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 7 / Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winooski, VT to Royalton, VT is easy. At 1h 27m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,674 ft
Total Descent
1,368 ft
Highest Point
1,637 ft
~51.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,446 ft
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
Founded 1769
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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