Trip from Searcy, AR to Delaware, AR

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Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

109.7 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 29m

8 PM

2h 6m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Searcy, AR to Delaware, AR covers 109.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, US 64, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.57 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

54.9 miles from Searcy, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 109.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 42 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 16 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 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 57 Business / East Race Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (I 57 Business / East Race Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.1 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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 | I 57 Business / East Race Avenue

Turn sharp left onto I 57 Business / East Race Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5

17.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...

6

92.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward AR 331, US 64

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 84 Toward AR 331, US 64

7

93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 64 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue

Turn left onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Searcy, AR to Delaware, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.

Conway

17.1 mi in | ~20m | via US 64

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	42 mi	42m
US 64	33 mi	42m
I 57	13.5 mi	13m
AR 22	9.2 mi	13m
South Arkansas Avenue	4.9 mi	5m
North Main Street	3.1 mi	5m
East Main Street	2.3 mi	3m
I 57 Business	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 42 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

97 ft · 12 sec · this road

2

Turn sharp left onto I 57 Business

111 ft · 10 sec · East Race Avenue

3

Turn left onto I 57 Business

3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

4

Take the ramp onto I 57 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 57 Business

5

Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167

13 mi · 13 min · I 57; US 64; US 167

6

Take the exit onto US 64

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 64

Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

33 mi · 41 min · US 64

Toward US 64 West: Conway

8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

9

Merge onto I 40; US 65

42 mi · 42 min · I 40; US 65

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 84 Toward AR 331, US 64

11

Turn left onto AR 331

0.4 mi · 46 sec · AR 331

12

At end of road, turn right onto US 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Use the right lane.

13

Turn left onto AR 7

4.9 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue

Use the left lane.

14

Turn right onto AR 22

9.2 mi · 13 min · AR 22

15

Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 22 sec · Fire Dept Loop

16

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 54.9 miles from Searcy, AR, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 43m

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 Searcy, 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 Searcy, AR

This is one driving day of about 109.7 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Searcy, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 42 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.9 mi from Searcy, AR · 1h 8m into the drive

city in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Memphis, TN

55 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

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

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Searcy, 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

$16.57 one way

$33.13 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$18.19	$36.37
premium	$4.56	$19.69	$39.38
diesel	$5.61	$24.22	$48.44

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: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.9	$11.52	$5.27
Efficient EV	27.4	$9.60	$4.39
EV Truck/SUV	43.9	$15.36	$7.02

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Searcy, AR

Evening in Searcy on Tuesday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, AR

Evening in Delaware on Tuesday

Local time

5:33 PM

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

4 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

2h 11m 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 Searcy, AR to Delaware, AR covers 109.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, US 64, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Searcy, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.57 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.