Clarksville to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.9 miles 640.3 km · straight line
477.5 miles estimated 768.4 km · driving distance
9h 36min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Van Buren?

The distance from Clarksville to Van Buren is 397.9 miles (640.3 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located W of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.5 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Van Buren in Arkansas.

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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 36min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 31min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 7min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Van Buren

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients