Van Buren to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Van Buren from West Lafayette?
The distance from Van Buren to West Lafayette is 531.8 miles (855.9 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NE of Van Buren. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638.2 miles, taking about 12h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Van Buren in Arkansas and West Lafayette in Indiana.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Van Buren and West Lafayette. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator