How far is La Grange, IL from Buna, TX?
The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Buna, TX is about 1013.5 miles (1631 km), with a travel time of about 18h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 855.6 miles (1376.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 38m 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 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Buna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Buna.
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Start on South La Grange Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · South La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue
1535 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
130.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
117 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 369 South, US 59 South: Atlanta, Houston, Shreveport
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 93, FM 3527: Houston
2132 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Lake Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · South Lake Drive
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Continue on US Highway 59
18.2 mi · 20 min · US Highway 59
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Turn straight onto Loop 59
2.1 mi · 3 min · Loop 59
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples
820 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Sabine Street
100 m · 10 sec · Sabine Street
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Turn right onto South Shelby Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · South Shelby Street
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Continue straight
107.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange and Buna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Mostly Clear near Buna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Buna?
The road trip is about 1013.5 miles (1631 km) and usually takes 18h 19m 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?
Clarkedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 506.4 miles from La Grange and 507.1 miles from Buna.
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 157.9 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 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 $166.03 one way or $332.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 317.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Clear near Buna.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkedale
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 Clarkedale.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Buna. Straight-line distance: 855.57 mi (1376.91 km).
#1 La Grange
La Grange is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8050300, -87.8692300 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buna
Census designated place
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4329800, -93.9624000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buna (-93.9624, 30.43298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1631 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 38m |
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 | $4.64 | $166.03 | $332.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $188.71 | $377.41 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $208.34 | $416.68 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $236.37 | $472.75 |
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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