How far is Delaware, AR from Cave City, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Cave City, AR is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.61 mi
03h 25m
Flight
108.32 mi
174.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.32 mi
Kilometers
174.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.61 mi
Kilometers
269.74 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-14T18:27
Arrive Cave City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Delaware
83.8 mi
01h 42m
To Cave City
83.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Cave City.

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 28 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    26.9 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2745 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    4 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
52.8 mi · 31%
I-40
42.4 mi · 25%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
01h 42m from Delaware
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Cave City?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Delaware and 83.8 miles from Cave City.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave City.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ward, 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 Ward.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Cave City. Straight-line distance: 108.32 mi (174.32 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Cave City

#2 Cave City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,927
Coordinates35.9417400, -91.5484700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Cave City (-91.54847, 35.94174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.39 L · about $22.38
Round trip
$44.76
11.82 gal · 44.78 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.38 $44.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.17 $50.34
Premium $4.63 $27.33 $54.67
Diesel $5.42 $32.00 $64.01

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Cave City. The current time is 18:27:56.

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.