How far is Delaware, AR from Gurdon, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Gurdon, AR is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
131.86 mi
02h 34m
Flight
94.52 mi
152.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.52 mi
Kilometers
152.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.86 mi
Kilometers
212.21 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gurdon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Gurdon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Fountain Lake
AR

Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Delaware
66 mi
01h 17m
To Gurdon
65.9 mi
01h 17m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    1272 ft · 21 sec · North State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  5. 5

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

    1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 53: Gurdon

    1141 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Malvern Road
47.4 mi · 36%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 34%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 11%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 5%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.06 mi · 1%
Doctor Martin Luther King
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 7

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Lake
01h 17m from Delaware
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Fountain Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Delaware and 65.9 miles from Gurdon.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Lake

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

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

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Malvern station

28 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

51 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

67 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

115 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Gurdon. Straight-line distance: 94.52 mi (152.11 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Gurdon

#2 Gurdon

City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.9209400, -93.1540600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Gurdon (-93.15406, 33.92094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 Gurdon. The current time is 00:20:16.

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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.