Bloomington, Indiana to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.9 miles 806.1 km · straight line
601.1 miles estimated 967.3 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Van Buren?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Van Buren is 500.9 miles (806.1 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located WSW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 601.1 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Van Buren in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Bloomington, Indiana and Van Buren. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Indiana to Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Van Buren

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Van Buren
35.44°N, 94.35°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients