How far is Delaware, AR from Horatio, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Horatio, AR is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
161.97 mi
03h 34m
Flight
110.73 mi
178.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.73 mi
Kilometers
178.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.97 mi
Kilometers
260.66 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-16T08:31
Arrive Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Delaware
81 mi
01h 47m
To Horatio
81 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 25 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 39 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    1339 ft · 39 sec · South 10th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maple Street

    2629 ft · 1 min · East Maple Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Priddy Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Priddy Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Grant Avenue

    779 ft · 21 sec · North Grant Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sharpe Avenue

    7.5 mi · 11 min · South Sharpe Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    85 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 24/State Highway 41

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sharpe Avenue
114 mi · 70%
South Elm Street
14.2 mi · 9%
West Priddy Street
6.57 mi · 4%
State Highway 24/State Highway 41
1.71 mi · 1%
East Maple Street
0.5 mi
South 10th Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sharpe Avenue

Merge slight right

98.5 mi · 01h 56m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
01h 47m from Delaware
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Delaware and 81 miles from Horatio.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Horatio. Straight-line distance: 110.73 mi (178.2 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 Horatio

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,011
Coordinates33.9384500, -94.3571500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Horatio (-94.35715, 33.93845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $21.62
Round trip
$43.25
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.62 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.32 $48.64
Premium $4.63 $26.41 $52.82
Diesel $5.42 $30.92 $61.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Horatio. The current time is 08:31:45.

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.