How far is Fairmount, IN from Van Buren, IN?
The driving distance from Fairmount, IN to Van Buren, IN is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Van Buren.
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Start on South Main Street
2799 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto 8th Street
56 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on County Road 900 South
1423 ft · 28 sec · County Road 900 South
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Continue on 900 South
4.9 mi · 7 min · 900 South
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Continue on County Road 900 South
158 m · 14 sec · County Road 900 South
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Take the ramp left
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
1688 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East North 00 South
2.4 mi · 3 min · East North 00 South
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Turn left onto North 900 East
4.4 mi · 8 min · North 900 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 900 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount and Van Buren.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 900 South
Merge slight left
8.54 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmount and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Fairmount and 10.9 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmount and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Upland
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 Upland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 km).
#1 Fairmount
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,742 |
| Coordinates | 40.4153200, -85.6505300 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 40.6172700, -85.5047000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.504699, 40.61708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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