How far is Paducah, KY from Van Buren, MO?
The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Van Buren, MO is about 154 miles (247.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Van Buren.
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Start on Washington Street
49 m · 9 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
127 m · 26 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
814 ft · 18 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Hinkleville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hinkleville Road
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Continue on Hinkleville Road
10.8 mi · 14 min · Hinkleville Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Paducah Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on East Kentucky Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · East Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 49 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
6.1 mi · 7 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Lee Street
724 ft · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Green Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cairo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sikeston
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
35.5 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto James Street
1158 ft · 28 sec · James Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
62 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Van Buren.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sikeston
Take the exit left
58.4 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Paducah and Partly Sunny near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Penermon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Paducah and 77.1 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paducah and Partly Sunny near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Penermon
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 Penermon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.52 km).
#1 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 798 |
| Coordinates | 36.9956100, -91.0145700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-91.01457, 36.99561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $20.93 | $41.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $33.08 | $66.17 |
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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