Origin
Perryville, AR
Morning in Perryville on Thursday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perryville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
The drive from Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Aplin Street, Fourche Avenue, Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 48.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Aplin Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aplin Street | — | — |
| Fourche Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| US 64 | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| South Arkansas Avenue | — | — |
| Fire Dept Loop | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Aplin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryville, AR and Delaware, AR.
1
Start on North Pine Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Pine Street
2
Turn right onto Aplin Street
476 ft
·
15 sec
·
Aplin Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fourche Avenue
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Fourche Avenue
4
Continue on State Highway 9
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 9
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
23 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
AR 331, US 64
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
11
Turn right
9.2 mi
·
13 min
12
Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Fire Dept Loop
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Perryville, AR · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Perryville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Delaware, AR
Morning in Delaware on Thursday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Pottsville, AR
24 mi in
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
2 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 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 Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aplin Street, Fourche Avenue, Highway 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Perryville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Perryville, AR to Delaware, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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