Origin
Prairie Grove, AR
Afternoon in Prairie Grove on Thursday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Grove, AR to Delaware, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
113.7 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Grove, AR
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Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Grove, AR to Delaware, AR covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m 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 49, Arkansas 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.17 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
56.9 miles from Prairie Grove, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 113.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 113.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.2 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 19 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 42.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near AR 265 / South State Highway 265.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 113.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (AR 170 / Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
AR 265 / South State Highway 265
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265 / South State Highway 265
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
AR 170 / Phillips Street
At end of road, turn left onto AR 170 / Phillips Street
Navigation decision point
6
43.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
86.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 64, SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64, SR 109
5
86.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Prairie Grove, AR to Delaware, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
43.8 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 42.2 mi | 42m |
| I 49 | 32.7 mi | 32m |
| Arkansas 22 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Hogeye Road | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| AR 109 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sterlin Hurley Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 42.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove, AR and Delaware, AR.
1
Start on West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Mock Drive
2
Turn right onto North Mock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mock Street
3
Continue on Hogeye Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Hogeye Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South State Highway 265
5
Turn straight onto AR 156
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hogeye Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto AR 170
457 ft
·
9 sec
·
Phillips Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge onto I 49
33 mi
·
32 min
·
I 49
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
10
Merge onto I 40; US 71
42 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40; US 71
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 64, SR 109
12
Keep slight left at fork
115 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left onto US 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn left onto AR 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sterlin Hurley Highway
15
Continue on AR 109
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 109
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 109
17
Turn left onto AR 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Arkansas 22
18
Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Fire Dept Loop
19
Arrive at destination
Fire Dept Loop
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Prairie Grove, AR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Prairie Grove, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Prairie Grove, AR
This is one driving day of about 113.7 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Prairie Grove, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 42.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.9 mi from Prairie Grove, AR · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Prairie Grove, 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
$17.17 one way
$34.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.10 | $50.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Delaware on Thursday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Ozark, AR
57 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
2h 19m 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 Prairie Grove, AR to Delaware, AR covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, Arkansas 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 56.9 miles from Prairie Grove, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.17 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 113.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (AR 170 / Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Prairie Grove, AR to Delaware, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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