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

How far is Pittsburg, Kansas from Van Buren?

The distance from Pittsburg, Kansas to Van Buren is 137.8 miles (221.8 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located S of Pittsburg, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 172.3 miles, taking about 3h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburg, 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pittsburg, 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.