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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
70.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
92.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 38 East: Widener, Hughes
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Church Street
532 ft · 25 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Jeff Davis Street
15 m · 2 sec · Jeff Davis Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Hughes. Straight-line distance: 161.44 mi (259.82 km).
#1 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hughes
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.9492600, -90.4714900 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hughes (-90.47149, 34.94926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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