How far is Delaware, AR from Charleston, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Charleston, AR is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
42.63 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.61 mi
66.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.61 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Mon, Apr 13, 3:22 PM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Mon, Apr 13, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-13T14:15
Arrive Charleston
Mon, Apr 13, 3:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
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
Subiaco
AR

City in Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Delaware
21.3 mi
00h 33m
To Charleston
21.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 25 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  2. 2

    Turn right

    42.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Hancock Street

    2 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fire Dept Loop
0.1 mi
South Hancock Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42.5 mi · 01h 06m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Subiaco
00h 33m from Delaware
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Subiaco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Delaware and 21.4 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charleston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 41.61 mi (66.96 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,500
Coordinates35.2970400, -94.0363200
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Charleston (-94.03632, 35.29704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.39 $12.78
Premium $4.63 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $5.42 $8.12 $16.25

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Charleston. The current time is 14:15:46.

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.