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Trip from Murfreesboro, AR to Delaware, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

132.7 mi

214 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m

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

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city in Tennessee, United States of America

Murfreesboro, AR

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Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Delaware, AR

Christopher Santiago

Trip Overview

The drive from Murfreesboro, AR to Delaware, AR covers 132.7 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AR 7, US 70, East 13th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on AR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.04 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

66.3 miles from Murfreesboro, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 132.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 132.7 miles, with most of the trip on AR 7 and US 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.1 miles on AR 7.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 7 and US 70. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 27 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Murfreesboro, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 1m with 71% 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 27 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 54 miles (US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 55.3 miles (US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 27 / Main Street

Turn sharp right onto AR 27 / Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
54 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road

Navigation decision point

4
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street

Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | AR 7

Enter roundabout onto AR 7

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
108.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | AR 7

At end of road, turn right onto AR 7

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AR 7 45.1 mi 51m
US 70 39 mi 58m
East 13th Street 14.4 mi 25m
4th Street 14.4 mi 16m
AR 22 9.3 mi 13m
Park Avenue 6.2 mi 9m
Central Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Albert Pike Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: AR 7 — 45.1 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Courthouse Square

92 ft · 7 sec · Courthouse Square
2

Turn sharp right onto AR 27

154 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on AR 27

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue
4

Continue on AR 19; AR 27

14 mi · 25 min · East 13th Street
5

Continue on US 70

39 mi · 58 min · US 70
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 70B; US 270B

0.9 mi · 1 min · Albert Pike Road
7

Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue
8

Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B

0.3 mi · 23 sec · 3rd Street
9

Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Grand Avenue
10

Turn left onto AR 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
11

Continue on AR 7

6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
12

Enter roundabout onto AR 7

297 ft · 3 sec · AR 7
13

Continue on AR 7

45 mi · 50 min · AR 7
14

At end of road, turn right onto AR 7

0.2 mi · 20 sec · AR 7
15

At end of road, turn left onto AR 7; AR 10

0.3 mi · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
16

Continue on AR 7

14 mi · 16 min · 4th Street
17

Continue on AR 7

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North State Highway 7
18

Continue on AR 22

9.3 mi · 13 min · AR 22
19

Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 22 sec · Fire Dept Loop
20

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 66.3 miles from Murfreesboro, AR, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 29 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.3 miles or 1h 42m 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 30m

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 Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, AR

This is one driving day of about 132.7 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Murfreesboro, 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 7 for about 45.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.3 mi from Murfreesboro, AR · 1h 42m into the drive

Downtown Hot Springs, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hot Springs, AR

66 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

Lake Hamilton, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hot Springs, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Murfreesboro, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 54.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.04 one way

$40.08 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $22.00 $44.00
premium $4.56 $23.82 $47.64
diesel $5.61 $29.30 $58.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.93 $6.37
Efficient EV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31
EV Truck/SUV 53.1 0 $18.58 $8.49

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Murfreesboro, AR

Morning in Murfreesboro on Friday

Local time

6:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, AR

Morning in Delaware on Friday

Local time

6:20 AM

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

5 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 1m 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 Murfreesboro, AR to Delaware, AR covers 132.7 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are AR 7, US 70, East 13th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Murfreesboro, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.04 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 Murfreesboro, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 3h 1m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 27 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 54 miles (US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 55.3 miles (US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Murfreesboro, AR to Delaware, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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