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Trip from Midway, AR to Delaware, AR

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Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

139.4 mi

224 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 13m ★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

Downtown Midway, AR, AR

Midway, AR

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Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Delaware, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Midway, AR to Delaware, AR covers 139.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AR 123, AR 7, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on AR 123. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.05 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

69.7 miles from Midway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 139.4 miles, with most of the trip on AR 123 and AR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.2 miles on AR 123.

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.
AR 123 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 123 and AR 7. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 5.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Midway, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 25m with 80% 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 5): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AR 126): Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 5

Turn right onto AR 5

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 126

Turn right onto AR 126

Navigation decision point

4
43.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 65

At end of road, turn left onto US 65

Navigation decision point

5
51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | AR 123

Turn sharp right onto AR 123

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
130.1 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | AR 22

Turn right onto AR 22

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AR 123 32.2 mi 56m
AR 7 32 mi 47m
US 62 22.6 mi 25m
East Main Street 13.7 mi 15m
North Arkansas Avenue 9.9 mi 14m
AR 22 9.2 mi 13m
US 65 8.3 mi 11m
AR 126 7 mi 12m
Longest stretch: AR 123 — 32.2 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 178

51 ft · 2 sec · AR 178
2

Turn right onto AR 5

0.2 mi · 21 sec · AR 5
3

Turn right onto AR 126

7.0 mi · 12 min · AR 126
4

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

14 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
5

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

23 mi · 25 min · US 62; US 412
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 65

8.3 mi · 11 min · US 65
7

Turn sharp right onto AR 123

18 mi · 31 min · AR 123
8

Turn right onto AR 123

15 mi · 25 min · AR 123
9

Turn straight onto AR 7; AR 16

32 mi · 47 min · AR 7; AR 16
10

Turn right onto AR 7

4.2 mi · 6 min · Market Street
11

Continue on AR 7

9.9 mi · 14 min · North Arkansas Avenue
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

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 69.7 miles from Midway, AR, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.7 miles or 1h 37m 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 Midway, 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 Midway, AR

This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midway, 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 AR 123 for about 32.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.7 mi from Midway, AR · 1h 37m into the drive

city in Yell County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ola, AR

70 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

Ola, AR to Delaware, AR

24 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Ola, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ola, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Midway, 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

$21.05 one way

$42.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $23.11 $46.22
premium $4.56 $25.02 $50.04
diesel $5.61 $30.78 $61.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.20 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.52 $8.92

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Midway, AR

Morning in Midway on Wednesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, AR

Morning in Delaware on Wednesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

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 25m 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 Midway, AR to Delaware, AR covers 139.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 123, AR 7, US 62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.7 miles from Midway, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.05 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 Midway, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 25m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 5): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AR 126): Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point.
The route from Midway, AR to Delaware, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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