How far is Delaware, AR from McGehee, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to McGehee, AR is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
193.31 mi
03h 38m
Flight
157.41 mi
253.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.41 mi
Kilometers
253.32 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.31 mi
Kilometers
311.1 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McGehee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive McGehee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
Wrightsville
AR

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

From Delaware
96.7 mi
01h 49m
To McGehee
96.6 mi
01h 49m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    46.1 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.5 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Silent Street

    1875 ft · 38 sec · Silent Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto North 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    1047 ft · 23 sec · Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    23 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
120 mi · 62%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
55.6 mi · 29%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
0.73 mi
Silent Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

68.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightsville
01h 49m from Delaware
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Delaware and 96.6 miles from McGehee.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

61 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and McGehee. Straight-line distance: 157.41 mi (253.32 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
McGehee

#2 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: McGehee (-91.39956, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.82 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.65
13.64 gal · 51.64 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.83 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.05 $58.09
Premium $4.63 $31.54 $63.09
Diesel $5.42 $36.93 $73.86

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 McGehee. The current time is 01:11:32.

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.