Leavenworth, Kansas to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.6 miles 433.8 km · straight line
337 miles estimated 542.3 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Van Buren?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Van Buren is 269.6 miles (433.8 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located S of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Van Buren

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients