Trip from Delaware, AR to Sheridan, AR

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

121.3 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 7m ★

6 AM

2h 17m

8 AM

2h 36m

10 AM

2h 23m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 24m

5 PM

2h 35m

8 PM

2h 11m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Delaware, AR to Sheridan, AR covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, US 167, I 530 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.54 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.7 miles from Delaware, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 121.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.7 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 68.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 167. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near AR 331.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 90.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

16.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | AR 331

Turn left onto AR 331

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6

16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the ramp toward I-40

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 84 Toward I-40

6

90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 530; US 65; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

5

100.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

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

Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dora...

6

118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 167B

Turn left onto US 167B

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Delaware, AR and Sheridan, AR, road signs point toward Fordyce and El Dorado.

Fordyce

100.3 mi in | ~1h 50m | via US 167

El Dorado

100.3 mi in | ~1h 50m | via US 167

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	68.7 mi	1h 9m
US 167	18.4 mi	21m
I 530	10 mi	10m
AR 22	9.2 mi	13m
Union Street	4.9 mi	5m
US 65	4.6 mi	6m
US 167B	2.5 mi	3m
East Main Street	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 68.7 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 28 sec · Fire Dept Loop

2

Turn left

9.2 mi · 13 min

3

Turn left onto Union Street

4.9 mi · 5 min · Union Street

4

Turn right onto East Main Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

5

Turn left onto AR 331

0.3 mi · 29 sec · AR 331

6

Take the ramp right toward I-40

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I-40

7

Merge slight left

69 mi · 1 hr 9 min

8

Take the exit slight right

4.6 mi · 6 min

9

Keep slight left

10.0 mi · 10 min

10

Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

18 mi · 21 min · US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

11

Turn left

2.5 mi · 3 min

12

Turn right onto East Center Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Center Street

13

Turn right onto North Oak Street

79 ft · 3 sec · North Oak Street

14

Arrive at your 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 60.7 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.7 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.7 miles or 1h 9m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, 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 121.3 miles and 2h 16m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 68.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.7 mi from Delaware, AR · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

61 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Delaware, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.7 miles.

Arriving in Sheridan, AR

The final approach into Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, 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

$18.54 one way

$37.09 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$20.34	$40.68
premium	$4.61	$22.02	$44.03
diesel	$5.64	$26.95	$53.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.4	$12.74	$5.82
Efficient EV	30.3	$10.61	$4.85
EV Truck/SUV	48.5	$16.98	$7.76

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Delaware, AR

Morning in Delaware on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sheridan, AR

Morning in Sheridan on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

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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

2 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

2h 16m 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 Sheridan, AR covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, US 167, I 530. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.7 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 $18.54 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.