How far is Delaware, AR from Highland, AR?
The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Highland, AR is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in White County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Highland.
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Start on Fire Dept Loop
157 m · 28 sec · Fire Dept Loop
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Turn left
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto AR 331
1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331
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Take the ramp right toward I-40
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
26.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
1533 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
33 mi · 44 min
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Continue on South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue on South Main Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
4.6 mi · 5 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rebel Drive
702 ft · 31 sec · Rebel Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Rebel Drive
75 m · 12 sec · Rebel Drive
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Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive
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Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive
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Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive
126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware and Highland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-40
Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Delaware and Mostly Sunny near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Highland?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Delaware and 98.2 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delaware and Mostly Sunny near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near McRae
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McRae.
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Highland. Straight-line distance: 120.81 mi (194.43 km).
#1 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,054 |
| Coordinates | 36.2759000, -91.5240300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-91.52403, 36.2759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
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 11, 2026
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