Origin
Elkins, AR
Afternoon in Elkins on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkins, AR to Delaware, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
91.5 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
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.
Elkins, AR
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Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
The drive from Elkins, AR to Delaware, AR covers 91.5 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 AR 23, I 40, North Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on AR 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.82 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
45.7 miles from Elkins, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 23 | 24.5 mi | 36m |
| I 40 | 20 mi | 20m |
| North Center Street | 19.6 mi | 34m |
| Arkansas 22 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| AR 109 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sterlin Hurley Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 23
— 24.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins, AR and Delaware, AR.
1
Start on Church Street
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto AR 16
20 mi
·
34 min
·
North Center Street
3
Turn right onto AR 23
25 mi
·
36 min
·
AR 23
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 64, SR 109
7
Keep slight left at fork
115 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn left onto US 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn left onto AR 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sterlin Hurley Highway
10
Continue on AR 109
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 109
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 109
12
Turn left onto AR 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Arkansas 22
13
Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Fire Dept Loop
14
Arrive at destination
Fire Dept Loop
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 45.7 miles from Elkins, AR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.5 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elkins, 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 Elkins, AR
This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Elkins, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AR 23 for about 24.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 16 / North Center Street
Turn left onto AR 16 / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 64, SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64, SR 109
5
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
US 64 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 64 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
AR 109 / Sterlin Hurley Highway
Turn left onto AR 109 / Sterlin Hurley Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.82 one way
$27.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.42 | $32.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
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: 32 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 | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
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.
Destination
Delaware, AR
Afternoon in Delaware on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
91.5 mi in 2h 16m — 53% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: AR 23.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on AR 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 16 / North Center Street.
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 91.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (AR 16 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 16m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 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: near the start (AR 16 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delaware, 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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