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Trip from Horatio, 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

3h 34m

Distance

162 mi

261 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

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

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Downtown Horatio, AR, AR

Horatio, AR

Efrem Efre

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Delaware, AR

Christopher Santiago

Trip Overview

The drive from Horatio, AR to Delaware, AR covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 59, US 71, Arkansas 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.7 miles on US 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.47 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

81 miles from Horatio, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 162 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 162 miles, with most of the trip on US 59 and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.7 miles on US 59.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and US 71. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 116 miles in near AR 10 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Horatio, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 34m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 116 miles (AR 10 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.6 miles (AR 109 / North Garland Street): Navigation decision point; at 136.8 miles (East Maple Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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116 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | AR 10 / East Main Street

Turn right onto AR 10 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

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122.6 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | AR 109 / North Garland Street

Turn left onto AR 109 / North Garland Street

Navigation decision point

4
136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | East Maple Street

Turn right onto East Maple Street

Navigation decision point

4
137.6 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | AR 22 / East Walnut Street

Turn right onto AR 22 / East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
161.9 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | Fire Dept Loop

Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 48.7 mi 57m
US 71 40 mi 45m
Arkansas 22 21.9 mi 32m
AR 23 15.6 mi 23m
North Garland Street 13.5 mi 19m
State Highway 41 9.7 mi 13m
East Main Street 6.6 mi 10m
East Walnut Street 2.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 48.7 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 24; AR 41

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
2

Continue on AR 41

9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
3

Continue on US 59; US 71

49 mi · 57 min · US 59; US 71
4

Continue on US 71; US 270

40 mi · 45 min · US 71; US 270
5

Turn right onto AR 23

16 mi · 23 min · AR 23
6

Continue on North Grant Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · North Grant Avenue
7

Turn right onto AR 10

6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
8

Turn left onto AR 109

13 mi · 19 min · North Garland Street
9

Continue on AR 309

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Elm Street
10

Turn right onto East Maple Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Maple Street
11

Turn left onto South 10th Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South 10th Street
12

Turn right onto AR 22

2.5 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
13

Continue on AR 22

22 mi · 32 min · Arkansas 22
14

Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 22 sec · Fire Dept Loop
15

Arrive at destination

Fire Dept Loop

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 81 miles from Horatio, AR, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.7 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 36 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81 miles or 1h 36m 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 47m

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 Horatio, 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 Horatio, AR

This is one driving day of about 162 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Horatio, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 48.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81 mi from Horatio, AR · 1h 36m into the drive

city in Polk County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mena, AR

81 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

Mena, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mena, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81 miles from Horatio, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stilwell's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.6

De Queen, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18706422872

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.47 one way

$48.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $26.86 $53.72
premium $4.56 $29.08 $58.15
diesel $5.61 $35.77 $71.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.6 0 $17.01 $7.78
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
EV Truck/SUV 64.8 0 $22.68 $10.37

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Horatio, AR

Evening in Horatio on Friday

Local time

8:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

S 0 to 5 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, AR

Evening in Delaware on Friday

Local time

8:38 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

16 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

3h 34m 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 Horatio, AR to Delaware, AR covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 59, US 71, Arkansas 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81 miles from Horatio, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.47 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 Horatio, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 34m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 116 miles (AR 10 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.6 miles (AR 109 / North Garland Street): Navigation decision point; at 136.8 miles (East Maple Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Horatio, AR to Delaware, 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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