Fort Worth to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

251.8 miles 405.3 km · straight line
308.4 miles actual route 496.4 km · driving distance
5h 42min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Van Buren?

The distance from Fort Worth to Van Buren is 251.8 miles (405.3 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located NE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 308.4 miles, taking about 5h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Van Buren in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth and Van Buren. 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 Fort Worth to Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 42min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 50min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 25min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Van Buren

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM