New Orleans to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Van Buren?

The distance from New Orleans to Van Buren is 453.2 miles (729.4 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located NNW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.9 miles, taking about 10h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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.