How far is Van Buren, IN from Gas City, IN?
The driving distance from Van Buren, IN to Gas City, IN is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Gas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Gas City.
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Start on 900 East
4.4 mi · 8 min · 900 East
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Turn right onto East North 00 South
2.4 mi · 3 min · East North 00 South
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Continue on East State Road 18
586 ft · 14 sec · East State Road 18
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Turn left
1417 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North, SR 22: Gas City, Upland
1832 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 500 South
1.4 mi · 2 min · East 500 South
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
70 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and Gas City.
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 State Road 18
Merge slight left
4.44 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Van Buren and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Gas City?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7.8 miles from Van Buren and 7.7 miles from Gas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Van Buren and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gas City.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Gas City. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Gas City
City in Grant County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 5,772 |
| Coordinates | 40.4872600, -85.6130300 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 2nd Street (-85.613074, 40.487259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.86 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
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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