How far is Buna, TX from La Grange, IL?
The driving distance from Buna, TX to La Grange, IL is about 1016.7 miles (1636.2 km), with a travel time of about 18h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 855.6 miles (1376.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buna and La Grange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buna and La Grange.
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Start on the route
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right
120.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
22.9 mi · 25 min · North Saint Mary Street
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Continue on East End Boulevard South
49.9 mi · 58 min · East End Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Loop 59
2.2 mi · 3 min · Loop 59
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Continue on North Louise Street
14.6 mi · 16 min · North Louise Street
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 369 North, US 59 North: Texarkana, Dallas, Little Rock
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East, US 59: Little Rock
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road North
1389 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
3 mi · 6 min · La Grange Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buna and La Grange.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi · 03h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Buna and Partly Sunny near La Grange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buna to La Grange?
The road trip is about 1016.7 miles (1636.2 km) and usually takes 18h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 508.7 miles from Buna and 508 miles from La Grange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 855.6 miles (1376.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 161.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.35 one way or $258.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 318.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Buna and Partly Sunny near La Grange.
Stop Ideas Near Turrell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turrell.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buna and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 855.57 mi (1376.91 km).
#1 Buna
Census designated place
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4329800, -93.9624000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Grange
La Grange is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8050300, -87.8692300 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grange (-87.86923, 41.80503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1636 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.61 | $129.35 | $258.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $147.65 | $295.29 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $161.24 | $322.49 |
| Diesel | $5.71 | $204.87 | $409.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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