How far is Clinton, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Clinton, AR to Delaware, AR is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.84 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.76 mi
83.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.76 mi
Kilometers
83.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.84 mi
Kilometers
123.66 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Clinton
39.5 mi
00h 43m
To Delaware
37.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Delaware.

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowjacket Lane

    715 ft · 22 sec · Yellowjacket Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2060 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 9

    33.3 mi · 58 min · State Highway 9

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Delaware.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
33.3 mi · 43%
I 40 West
23.6 mi · 31%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 6%
US Highway 65
4.5 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 3%
AR 331
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 9

Turn right onto State Highway 9

33.3 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
00h 43m from Clinton
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Delaware?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Clinton and 37.3 miles from Delaware.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morrilton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrilton.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 51.76 mi (83.3 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,506
Coordinates35.5914700, -92.4604400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Yellowjacket Lane (-92.460296, 35.59147)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.26 $20.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.54 $23.08
Premium $4.63 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.42 $14.67 $29.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Delaware. The current time is 01:18:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.