How far is Delaware, AR from Hughes, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Hughes, AR is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
197.89 mi
03h 43m
Flight
161.44 mi
259.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.44 mi
Kilometers
259.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.89 mi
Kilometers
318.48 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hughes
Sat, Apr 11, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Sat, Apr 11, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-11T03:24
Arrive Hughes
Sat, Apr 11, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Jacksonville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Delaware
98.9 mi
01h 51m
To Hughes
99 mi
01h 51m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 38 East: Widener, Hughes

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    532 ft · 25 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jeff Davis Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Jeff Davis Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeff Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
92.1 mi · 47%
I-40
70.5 mi · 36%
East Main Street
6.44 mi · 3%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
2.14 mi · 1%
AR 38 East
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

92.1 mi · 01h 33m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
01h 51m from Delaware
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delaware and Sunny near Hughes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Delaware and 99 miles from Hughes.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delaware and Sunny near Hughes.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

21 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

85 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Hughes. Straight-line distance: 161.44 mi (259.82 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 Hughes

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,200
Coordinates34.9492600, -90.4714900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Hughes (-90.47149, 34.94926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.96 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.24 gal · 53.92 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.32 $60.65
Premium $4.63 $32.93 $65.86
Diesel $5.42 $38.55 $77.11

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 Hughes. The current time is 03:24:20.

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.