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Trip from Luxora, AR to Delaware, AR

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 37m

Distance

260.3 mi

419 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 24m ★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m

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

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Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Delaware, AR

Christopher Santiago

Trip Overview

The drive from Luxora, AR to Delaware, AR covers 260.3 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 55, AR 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 192.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

130.2 miles from Luxora, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 260.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 37m highway drive covering 260.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 192.4 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 192.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 50.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 37m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
50.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West: Little Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 8 Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
5
50.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
243.2 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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
243.9 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | 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
246.2 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | 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
I 40 192.4 mi 3h 15m
I 55 45.1 mi 45m
AR 22 9.2 mi 13m
South Arkansas Avenue 4.9 mi 5m
West Calhoun Street 4.8 mi 8m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
AR 331 0.4 mi <1m
Fire Dept Loop <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 192.4 mi, about 3h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 158

81 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto AR 158

4.8 mi · 8 min · West Calhoun Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
4

Merge onto I 55; US 78

45 mi · 45 min · I 55; US 78
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
6

Merge onto I 40

192 mi · 3 hr 15 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 84 Toward AR 331, US 64
8

Turn left onto AR 331

0.4 mi · 46 sec · AR 331
9

At end of road, turn right onto US 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto AR 7

4.9 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto AR 22

9.2 mi · 13 min · AR 22
12

Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 22 sec · Fire Dept Loop
13

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 130.2 miles from Luxora, AR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.4 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 57 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.2 miles or 2h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 41m

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 Luxora, 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 Luxora, AR

This is one driving day of about 260.3 miles and 4h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Luxora, 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 I 40 for about 192.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.2 mi from Luxora, AR · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Little Rock, AR

130 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.

Popular next leg

North Little Rock, AR to Delaware, AR

84.6 mi · 1h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

West Memphis, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carlisle, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.2 miles from Luxora, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 192.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Top Restaurant

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 241.7

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 241.7

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 241.7

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 167.4

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 111.6

Brinkley, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 204.6

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 204.6

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lonoke County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 148.8

Lonoke, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15016766750

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.31 one way

$78.62 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $43.15 $86.31
premium $4.56 $46.72 $93.44
diesel $5.61 $57.47 $114.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.1 0 $27.33 $12.49
Efficient EV 65.1 0 $22.78 $10.41
EV Truck/SUV 104.1 1 $36.44 $16.66

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Luxora, AR

Night in Luxora on Thursday

Local time

11:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, AR

Night in Delaware on Thursday

Local time

11:08 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

3 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

4h 37m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Luxora, AR to Delaware, AR covers 260.3 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 55, AR 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 130.2 miles from Luxora, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.31 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 37m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Luxora, AR to Delaware, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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