How far is Delaware, AR from Earle, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Earle, AR is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.38 mi
03h 44m
Flight
159.74 mi
257.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.74 mi
Kilometers
257.07 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.38 mi
Kilometers
328.92 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earle
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Earle
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
Lonoke
AR

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Delaware
102.1 mi
01h 52m
To Earle
102.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Earle

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    39 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Arkansas Street

    141 m · 9 sec · Arkansas Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Arkansas Avenue

    1385 ft · 30 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    1219 ft · 24 sec · Cross Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Street

    596 ft · 17 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2376 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Barton Street

    1841 ft · 39 sec · Barton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    627 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
105 mi · 52%
I-40
70.5 mi · 35%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.45 mi
Barton Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

105 mi · 01h 46m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonoke
01h 52m from Delaware
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Delaware and 102.3 miles from Earle.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lonoke

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

36 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

96 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Earle. Straight-line distance: 159.74 mi (257.07 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Earle

#2 Earle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,164
Coordinates35.2750900, -90.4667700
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $27.30
Round trip
$54.61
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.30 $54.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.71 $61.41
Premium $4.63 $33.35 $66.69
Diesel $5.42 $39.04 $78.08

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 Delaware and Earle. The current time is 01:11:30.

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.