Origin
Highland, AR
Late night in Highland on Wednesday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, AR to Delaware, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
172 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
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6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, AR
Eclipse Chasers
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
The drive from Highland, AR to Delaware, AR covers 172 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Timberlane Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, Rebel Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.98 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
86 miles from Highland, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 172 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Timberlane Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Highland, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland, AR to Delaware, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Timberlane Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridgecrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rebel Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ash Flat Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Evening Shade Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Saint Louis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Batesville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Timberlane Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, AR and Delaware, AR.
1
Start on West Lakeshore Drive
413 ft
·
18 sec
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West Lakeshore Drive
2
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
417 ft
·
19 sec
·
Timberlane Drive
3
Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Drive
4
Continue on Ridgecrest Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgecrest Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rebel Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Rebel Drive
6
Turn right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
7
Continue on Ash Flat Drive
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Ash Flat Drive
8
Continue on Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Evening Shade Drive
9
Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on North Saint Louis Street
14 mi
·
22 min
·
North Saint Louis Street
11
Continue on Batesville Boulevard
33 mi
·
44 min
·
Batesville Boulevard
12
Take the exit right
27 mi
·
27 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
33 mi
·
41 min
·
US 64 West: Conway
15
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
16
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
42 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
AR 331, US 64
18
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
20
Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
21
Turn right
9.2 mi
·
13 min
22
Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Fire Dept Loop
23
Arrive at your destination
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 86 miles from Highland, AR, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 miles or 1h 41m 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 46m
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 Highland, 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 Highland, AR
This is one driving day of about 172 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Highland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86 mi from Highland, AR · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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
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
$25.98 one way
$51.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.52 | $57.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.08 | $11.01 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Delaware, AR
Late night in Delaware on Wednesday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bono, AR
86 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
19 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
3h 22m 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 Highland, AR to Delaware, AR covers 172 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Timberlane Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, Rebel Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86 miles from Highland, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.98 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 Highland, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland, AR to Delaware, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland, AR to Delaware, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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