Origin
Lavaca, AR
Afternoon in Lavaca on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lavaca, 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
1h 24m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lavaca, AR
alleksana
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
The drive from Lavaca, AR to Delaware, AR covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 22, East Lavaca Road, South Division Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50 miles on AR 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 22 | 50 mi | 1h 17m |
| East Lavaca Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| South Division Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fire Dept Loop | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 22
— 50 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavaca, AR and Delaware, AR.
1
Start on AR 96
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 255
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Division Street
3
Continue on AR 255
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lavaca Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto AR 22
50 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
AR 22
5
Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Fire Dept Loop
6
Arrive at destination
Fire Dept Loop
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Lavaca, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.7 — 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 255 / South Division Street
Turn right onto AR 255 / South Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
AR 22
At end of road, turn left onto AR 22
Navigation decision point
4
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Fire Dept Loop
Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Delaware on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 24m 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?
52.8 mi in 1h 24m, mostly highway — 50 mi of that is on AR 22.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50 mi on AR 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 22 and East Lavaca Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 255 / South Division Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lavaca, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 1h 24m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 255 / South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 52.7 miles (Fire Dept Loop): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50 miles on AR 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 255 / South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 52.7 miles (Fire Dept Loop): Navigation decision point.
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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