How far is Delaware, AR from Malvern, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Malvern, AR is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
93.24 mi
01h 51m
Flight
69.37 mi
111.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.37 mi
Kilometers
111.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.24 mi
Kilometers
150.05 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Sat, Apr 11, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Sat, Apr 11, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-11T06:27
Arrive Malvern
Sat, Apr 11, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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

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
Hot Springs Village
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Delaware
46.7 mi
00h 55m
To Malvern
46.6 mi
00h 55m

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
83°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 Malvern.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    1272 ft · 21 sec · North State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  5. 5

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

    1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Malvern Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

    2096 ft · 35 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    3274 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Page Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec · West Page Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 48%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 15%
Malvern Road
12.7 mi · 14%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.29 mi · 1%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 7

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs Village
00h 55m from Delaware
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delaware and Sunny near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Hot Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Delaware and 46.6 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hot Springs Village, 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 Hot Springs Village.

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

62 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

66 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 69.37 mi (111.64 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Malvern

#2 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.03 $26.07
Premium $4.63 $14.15 $28.31
Diesel $5.42 $16.57 $33.14

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 Malvern. The current time is 06:27:47.

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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.