How far is Van Buren, AR from Meadows, AR?
The driving distance from Van Buren, AR to Meadows, AR is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Meadows.
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Start on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Alma Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on Alma Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Alma Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North: Oklahoma City, Little Rock
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2030 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Collum Lane
2106 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Collum Lane West
1.2 mi · 4 min · Collum Lane West
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Turn straight
150 m · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and Meadows.
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.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.59 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Meadows?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Van Buren and 5.1 miles from Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Meadows. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.66 km).
#1 Van Buren
8th president of the United States (1782-1862)
| Population | 23,812 |
| Coordinates | 35.4367600, -94.3482700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meadows
Meadows is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4931400, -94.2671500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadows (-94.26715, 35.49314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
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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