Origin
Delaware, AR
Night in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
153.3 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Mineral Springs, AR
Solvej Nielsen
Trip Overview
The drive from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR covers 153.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Highway 7, AR 27, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on South State Highway 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.15 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.6 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 153.3 miles, with most of the trip on South State Highway 7 and AR 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.8 miles on South State Highway 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Highway 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South State Highway 7 and AR 27. 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is easy. At 3h 35m with 88% 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 24.3 miles (AR 7): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (AR 7 / South State Highway 7): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 22
Turn left onto AR 22
Navigation decision point
3
24.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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AR 7
Turn right onto AR 7
Navigation decision point
3
24.5 mi into trip
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~31m in
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AR 7 / South State Highway 7
Turn left onto AR 7 / South State Highway 7
Navigation decision point
4
69.3 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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AR 7 / Park Avenue
Enter roundabout onto AR 7 / Park Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
76.6 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Highway 7 | 44.8 mi | 50m |
| AR 27 | 35.4 mi | 1h |
| US 70 | 31.3 mi | 46m |
| AR 7 South | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| AR 22 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Airport Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Park Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Central Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Highway 7
— 44.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Mineral Springs, AR.
1
Start on Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
27 sec
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Fire Dept Loop
2
Turn left onto AR 22
9.2 mi
·
13 min
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AR 22
3
Continue on AR 7
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North State Highway 7
4
Continue on AR 7
14 mi
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16 min
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AR 7 South
5
Continue on AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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South Scenic 7 Drive
6
Turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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AR 7
7
Turn left onto AR 7
45 mi
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50 min
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South State Highway 7
8
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
98 ft
·
1 sec
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Park Avenue
9
Continue on AR 7
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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Park Avenue
10
Continue on AR 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Central Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Grand Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Summer Street
13
Turn straight onto US 70B; US 270B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Albert Pike Road
14
Turn left onto US 70B
7.7 mi
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11 min
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Airport Road
15
Continue on US 70
31 mi
·
46 min
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US 70
16
Continue on AR 27
35 mi
·
1 hr
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AR 27
17
Turn right onto AR 27
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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West Runnels Street
18
Arrive at destination
AR 27
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.6 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.6 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mineral Springs, 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 153.3 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delaware, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South State Highway 7 for about 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.6 mi from Delaware, AR · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from Delaware, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mineral Springs, AR
The final approach into Mineral Springs, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mineral Springs, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.15 one way
$46.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Mineral Springs, AR
Night in Mineral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR covers 153.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Highway 7, AR 27, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.6 miles from Delaware, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is easy. At 3h 35m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (AR 7): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (AR 7 / South State Highway 7): Navigation decision point.
The route from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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