Jackson, Mississippi to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.6 miles 519.1 km · straight line
387.1 miles estimated 622.9 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Van Buren?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Van Buren is 322.6 miles (519.1 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located NW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.1 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi to Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Van Buren

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients