Origin
Delaware, AR
Evening in Delaware on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 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 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, AR 22, AR 109 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 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
28.6 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 57.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and AR 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 22. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 22.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward AR 219: Ozark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 219: Ozark
4
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 16.9 mi | 16m |
| AR 22 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| AR 109 | 12.5 mi | 22m |
| AR 219 | 8.5 mi | 19m |
| Pink Twist Road | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Forest Service Road 1504 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fire Dept Loop | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 16.9 mi, about 16m
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
·
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
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward AR 219: Ozark
8
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn right onto AR 219
8.5 mi
·
19 min
·
AR 219
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Pink Twist Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Pink Twist Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Pink Twist Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pink Twist Road
12
Continue on Forest Service Road 1504
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Service Road 1504
13
Turn right
106 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
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 28.6 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 13 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.6 miles or 45m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mineral Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Delaware, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware, AR
This is one driving day of about 57.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Delaware, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 16.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Delaware, AR · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Evening in Mineral Springs on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Johnson, AR
29 mi in
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
4 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
1h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, AR 22, AR 109. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 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 $8.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Delaware, AR to Mineral Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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