How far is Van Buren, MO from Leitchfield, KY?
The driving distance from Van Buren, MO to Leitchfield, KY is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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.
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Leitchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Leitchfield.
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Start on Main Street
62 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto James Street
1158 ft · 23 sec · James Street
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Turn left
35.1 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
756 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 Business South, US 60 East , US 62, MO 77: Charleston, Wyatt
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1112 ft · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lee Street
724 ft · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1090 ft · 16 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1 km · 44 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on West Kentucky Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · West Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Old Hinkleville Road
10.5 mi · 13 min · Old Hinkleville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Nashville
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
68.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Brownsville, Leitchfield
1176 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
138 m · 16 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and Leitchfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
68.9 mi · 01h 14m
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 Van Buren and Patchy Fog near Leitchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Leitchfield?
The road trip is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Massac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Van Buren and 147.6 miles from Leitchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.50 one way or $79.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Van Buren and Patchy Fog near Leitchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Massac
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 Massac.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Leitchfield. Straight-line distance: 261.8 mi (421.32 km).
#1 Van Buren
City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 798 |
| Coordinates | 36.9956100, -91.0145700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leitchfield (-86.29386, 37.48005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $3.80 | $39.50 | $79.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $43.32 | $86.63 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $62.57 | $125.13 |
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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