The Colony to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

217.5 miles 350.1 km · straight line
271.9 miles estimated 437.6 km · driving distance
5h 28min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is The Colony from Van Buren?

The distance from The Colony to Van Buren is 217.5 miles (350.1 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located NE of The Colony. By car, the driving distance is approximately 271.9 miles, taking about 5h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — The Colony in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for The Colony 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 The Colony to Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 28min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 34min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 12min $33–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between The Colony & Van Buren

Quick Facts

The Colony
33.09°N, 96.89°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 73 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients