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

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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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
99.21 mi
02h 08m
Flight
72.82 mi
117.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.82 mi
Kilometers
117.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.21 mi
Kilometers
159.66 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 1:09 PM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Sat, May 30, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-05-30T11:01
Arrive Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 1:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Menifee
AR

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

From Delaware
49.6 mi
01h 04m
To Heber Springs
49.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    782 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  12. 12

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware and Heber 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
40.7 mi · 41%
South Broadview Street
33.8 mi · 34%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 5%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Heber Spring Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

40.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
01h 04m from Delaware
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Delaware and 49.6 miles from Heber Springs.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.25 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 72.82 mi (117.2 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

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

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.25
Round trip
$26.51
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.25 $26.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.91 $29.81
Premium $4.63 $16.19 $32.38
Diesel $5.42 $18.95 $37.91

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Heber Springs. The current time is 11:01:05.

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.