Paducah to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Paducah from Van Buren?

The distance from Paducah to Van Buren is 339.8 miles (546.8 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located WSW of Paducah. By car, the driving distance is approximately 407.7 miles, taking about 8h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Paducah in Kentucky 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 Paducah 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.