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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Yellowjacket Lane
715 ft · 22 sec · Yellowjacket Lane
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Turn right
2060 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 65
4.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 65
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
33.3 mi · 58 min · State Highway 9
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64
1573 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
2320 ft · 46 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop
157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrilton.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 51.76 mi (83.3 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,506 |
| Coordinates | 35.5914700, -92.4604400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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