How far is Leitchfield, KY from Van Buren, AR?
The driving distance from Leitchfield, KY to Van Buren, AR is about 569.9 miles (917.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 469.1 miles (755 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leitchfield and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leitchfield and Van Buren.
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Start on Public Square
3 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
51.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis
1149 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
146 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
43 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Reelfoot Boulevard
27.8 mi · 32 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Louis
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
78 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
56.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
32.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Van Buren
2159 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Alma Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3207 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
60 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leitchfield and Van Buren.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 64 West
Merge slight left
119 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leitchfield and Chance 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 Leitchfield to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 569.9 miles (917.1 km) and usually takes 10h 22m 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?
Cardwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 284.7 miles from Leitchfield and 285.2 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 469.1 miles (755 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.8 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 CDT. 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 $75.83 one way or $151.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leitchfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Cardwell
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 Cardwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leitchfield and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 469.14 mi (755.01 km).
#1 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
8th president of the United States (1782-1862)
| Population | 23,812 |
| Coordinates | 35.4367600, -94.3482700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-94.34827, 35.43676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 917 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 06m |
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 | $75.83 | $151.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.53 | $171.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $93.59 | $187.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $106.66 | $213.33 |
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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