How far is Sweetser, IN from Van Buren, IN?
The driving distance from Sweetser, IN to Van Buren, IN is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetser and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetser and Van Buren.
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Start on North Main Street
17 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Delphi Pike
3.1 mi · 4 min · West Delphi Pike
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on South Norton Avenue
921 ft · 19 sec · South Norton Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Sears Drive
2795 ft · 40 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on 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 Sweetser 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 4th Street
Continue on East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sweetser and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetser to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Sweetser and 9.4 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Sweetser and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Shadeland
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 Shadeland.
Waterloo
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetser and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.89 km).
#1 Sweetser
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,092 |
| Coordinates | 40.5719800, -85.7691500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.60 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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