Origin
Fairfield Bay, AR
Afternoon in Fairfield Bay on Thursday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield Bay, AR to Delaware, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
97 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield Bay, AR
Kelly
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield Bay, AR to Delaware, AR covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 9, I 40, AR 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on State Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.65 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
48.5 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 97 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 97 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 9 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.3 miles on State Highway 9.
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.
State Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near AR 9; AR 16.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m 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 7.6 miles (AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 79.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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AR 9; AR 16
At end of road, turn left onto AR 9; AR 16
Navigation decision point
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
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US 65; AR 9; AR 16
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
Navigation decision point
6
79.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward AR 331, US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 84
Toward AR 331, US 64
7
80.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
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US 64 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
82.8 mi into trip
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~2h 9m in
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AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Turn left onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9 | 33.3 mi | 58m |
| I 40 | 23.3 mi | 23m |
| AR 9 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| AR 22 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| US 65 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| South Arkansas Avenue | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| AR 16 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Dave Creek Parkway | 3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9
— 33.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Bay, AR and Delaware, AR.
1
Start on Dave Creek Parkway
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dave Creek Parkway
2
Turn left onto AR 16
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
AR 16
3
At end of road, turn left onto AR 9; AR 16
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 9; AR 16
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 65; AR 9; AR 16
5
Turn right onto AR 9
33 mi
·
58 min
·
State Highway 9
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 40 West
7
Merge onto I 40
23 mi
·
23 min
·
I 40
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 84
Toward AR 331, US 64
9
Turn left onto AR 331
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
AR 331
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto AR 22
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
AR 22
13
Turn right 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 48.5 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 21 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 3m
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 Fairfield Bay, 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 Fairfield Bay, AR
This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 9 for about 33.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.5 mi from Fairfield Bay, AR · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delaware, AR
The final approach into Delaware, 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 Delaware, 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
$14.65 one way
$29.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.41 | $34.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.42 | $42.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
3:20 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
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 29m 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 Fairfield Bay, AR to Delaware, AR covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 9, I 40, AR 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.65 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 is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 79.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fairfield Bay, AR to Delaware, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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