How far is Parsons, KS from Van Buren, AR?
The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Van Buren, AR is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in McDonald County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Van Buren.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 24000 Road
26.2 mi · 31 min · 24000 Road
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demott Drive
40 m · 3 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Demott Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3117 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin
1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
8.9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
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Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway
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Continue on Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Bella Vista Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 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 Parsons and Van Buren.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bella Vista Bypass
Continue on Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Parsons and Sunny near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsons to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Parsons and 96.3 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parsons and Sunny near Van Buren.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 140.98 mi (226.89 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.65 | $63.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.07 | $72.13 |
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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