How far is Gas City, IN from Van Buren, IN?
The driving distance from Gas City, IN to Van Buren, IN is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gas City and Van Buren.
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Start on South 2nd Street
70 m · 12 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East 500 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 500 South
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Take the ramp left
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 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 Gas City 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.
East 500 South
Merge slight left
4.46 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gas City to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.8 miles from Gas City and 7.8 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gas City and Showers And Thunderstorms 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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Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gas City and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).
#1 Gas City
City in Grant County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 5,772 |
| Coordinates | 40.4872600, -85.6130300 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: Van Buren (-85.5047, 40.61727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.86 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
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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