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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.36 mi
04h 09m
Flight
120.81 mi
194.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.81 mi
Kilometers
194.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.36 mi
Kilometers
316.01 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sat, Apr 11, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Sat, Apr 11, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-11T08:05
Arrive Highland
Sat, Apr 11, 12:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Delaware
98.2 mi
02h 04m
To Highland
98.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  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

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    26.9 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · T & C Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rebel Drive

    702 ft · 31 sec · Rebel Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Rebel Drive

    75 m · 12 sec · Rebel Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
52.8 mi · 27%
I-40
42.4 mi · 22%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 7%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 6%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
02h 04m from Delaware
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Highland. Straight-line distance: 120.81 mi (194.43 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Highland (-91.52403, 36.2759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.23 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.49
13.86 gal · 52.46 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Delaware and Highland. The current time is 08:05:37.

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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.