How far is Delaware, AR from Eureka Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Eureka Springs, AR is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.88 mi
02h 58m
Flight
81.03 mi
130.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.03 mi
Kilometers
130.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.88 mi
Kilometers
199.37 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Tue, May 5, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-05-05T12:47
Arrive Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Mineral Springs
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Delaware
62 mi
01h 29m
To Eureka Springs
62 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Eureka Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 25 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Parrott Drive

    2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
21 mi · 17%
East Van Buren Street
0.68 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
North Parrott Drive
0.49 mi
Ozark
0.29 mi
Lee Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

48.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Springs
01h 29m from Delaware
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Eureka Springs?

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Delaware and 62 miles from Eureka Springs.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Eureka Springs. Straight-line distance: 81.03 mi (130.41 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Eureka Springs

#2 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.61 $37.22
Premium $4.63 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.42 $23.66 $47.33

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Eureka Springs. The current time is 12:47:10.

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.