Stowe to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

444.7 miles 715.6 km · straight line
557.7 miles actual route 897.6 km · driving distance
11h 35min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Stowe from Washington DC?

The distance from Stowe to Washington DC is 444.7 miles (715.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSW of Stowe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 557.7 miles, taking about 11h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Stowe in Vermont and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Stowe and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Stowe to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 35min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 54min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~11h 0min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Stowe & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Stowe
44.47°N, 72.69°W
America/New_York
220m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM