How far is Van Buren, MO from Parsons, KS?
The driving distance from Van Buren, MO to Parsons, KS is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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.
City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Parsons.
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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 · 25 sec · James Street
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Turn right
150.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 96: Avilla
2896 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
36 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto East Java Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street
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Continue on East Northwoods Street
1212 ft · 24 sec · East Northwoods Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Garrison Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · North Garrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
2198 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M, MO N
1175 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Base Line Boulevard
17 mi · 23 min · Base Line Boulevard
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Van Buren and Parsons.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
151 mi · 02h 57m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Parsons?
The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Rogersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Van Buren and 131 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:36 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.06 one way or $70.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Van Buren and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near Rogersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Nixa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rogersville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 235 mi (378.19 km).
#1 Van Buren
City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 798 |
| Coordinates | 36.9956100, -91.0145700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-95.26108, 37.34034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $35.06 | $70.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $38.44 | $76.89 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $41.78 | $83.57 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $55.53 | $111.06 |
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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