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Trip from Delaware, AR to Elkins, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

91.3 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Delaware, AR

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Elkins, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Delaware, AR to Elkins, AR covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AR 23, I 40, AR 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on AR 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.6 miles from Delaware, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AR 23 24.4 mi 36m
I 40 19.7 mi 19m
AR 16 19.6 mi 34m
AR 22 13.3 mi 19m
AR 109 12.5 mi 22m
West Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
Fire Dept Loop <0.1 mi <1m
Church Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AR 23 — 24.4 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Elkins, AR.

1

Start on Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 24 sec · Fire Dept Loop
2

Turn right onto AR 22

13 mi · 19 min · AR 22
3

Turn right onto AR 109

13 mi · 22 min · AR 109
4

Turn right onto US 64

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
6

Merge onto I 40

20 mi · 19 min · I 40
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Ozark, Huntsville
8

Turn right onto AR 23

24 mi · 36 min · AR 23
9

Turn slight left

78 ft · 9 sec
10

Turn left onto AR 16

20 mi · 34 min · AR 16
11

Turn right onto Church Street

155 ft · 6 sec · Church Street
12

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.6 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.6 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkins, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Delaware, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Delaware, AR

This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Delaware, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AR 23 for about 24.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Mineral Springs, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mineral Springs, AR

46 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ozark, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Delaware, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 26.1

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Porky's Restaurant and convenient store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scranton, Arkansas

0.7 mi

Pig Trail Bypass Country Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elkins, Arkansas

1.9 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 26.1

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Porky's Restaurant and convenient store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.6

Scranton, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799387200

Pig Trail Bypass Country Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.2

Elkins, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+14796433307

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.1

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 22

Turn right onto AR 22

Navigation decision point

4
13.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | AR 109

Turn right onto AR 109

Navigation decision point

4
25.9 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 64 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 64 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
46.9 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward Ozark, Huntsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Ozark, Huntsville
4
47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | AR 23

Turn right onto AR 23

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.79 one way

$27.58 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.14 $30.27
premium $4.56 $16.39 $32.77
diesel $5.61 $20.16 $40.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
EV Truck/SUV 36.5 0 $12.78 $5.84

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Delaware, AR

Afternoon in Delaware on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elkins, AR

Afternoon in Elkins on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

91.3 mi in 2h 15m, mostly highway — 24.4 mi of that is on AR 23.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on AR 23.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 23 and I 40. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 22.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Delaware, AR to Elkins, AR is easy. At 2h 15m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (AR 109): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Delaware, AR and Elkins, AR, road signs point toward Ozark and Huntsville.

Ozark

46.9 mi in | ~1h 4m

Huntsville

46.9 mi in | ~1h 4m

About the Cities

Starting in Delaware, AR

Full guide →

Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on AR 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (AR 109): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elkins, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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