How far is Delaware, AR from Lamar, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Lamar, AR is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.91 mi
00h 45m
Flight
11.95 mi
19.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.95 mi
Kilometers
19.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.19 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamar
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-23T08:37
Arrive Lamar
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Delaware
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Lamar
17.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Lamar

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    26 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Seminary Street

    99 m · 16 sec · South Seminary Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Church Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
13.7 mi · 39%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 14%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 13%
East Main Street
1.75 mi · 5%
US 64
0.29 mi · 1%
Mission Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
00h 22m from Delaware
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lamar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Delaware and 17.5 miles from Lamar.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lamar.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 11.95 mi (19.23 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Lamar

#2 Lamar

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,729
Coordinates35.4406400, -93.3879600
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Lamar (-93.38796, 35.44064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.24 $10.48
Premium $4.63 $5.69 $11.38
Diesel $5.42 $6.66 $13.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Lamar. The current time is 08:37:55.

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.