Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Springs, AR
Solvej Nielsen
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
The drive from Mineral Springs, AR to Delaware, AR covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Arkansas 22, AR 219 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.70 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.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Mineral Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Mineral Springs, AR to Delaware, AR covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30.6 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.8 miles (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward US 64, SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto US 64 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AR 109 / Sterlin Hurley Highway
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 109
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| Arkansas 22 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| AR 219 | 8.8 mi | 19m |
| Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| AR 109 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Pink Twist Road | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| Forest Service Road 1504 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs, AR and Delaware, AR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1504
Continue on Pink Twist Road
Continue on Pink Twist Road
Continue on Pink Twist Road
Continue on AR 219
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 64
Turn left onto AR 109
Continue on AR 109
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 109
Turn left onto AR 22
Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 13 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mineral Springs, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mineral Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 57.6 miles and 1h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Mineral Springs, AR · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Mineral Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Mineral Springs on Friday
Local time
8:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Delaware on Friday
Local time
8:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
75°F
Clarksville, AR
29 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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