Indianapolis to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Indianapolis from Van Buren?
The distance from Indianapolis to Van Buren is 538.7 miles (866.9 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located WSW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 654.2 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Van Buren
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator