Nashville to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Nashville from Van Buren?

The distance from Nashville to Van Buren is 426.9 miles (687 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located W of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.7 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Nashville 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 Nashville 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.