How far is Delaware, AR from Morrilton, AR?
The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Morrilton, AR is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Morrilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Morrilton.
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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
21.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
2550 ft · 1 min · North Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Church Street
126 m · 19 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto South Moose Street
18 m · 3 sec · South Moose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Moose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware and Morrilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-40
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Partly Cloudy near Morrilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Morrilton?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Delaware and 20.4 miles from Morrilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Partly Cloudy near Morrilton.
Stop Ideas Near Pottsville
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 Pottsville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Morrilton. Straight-line distance: 32.63 mi (52.51 km).
#1 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrilton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.1509200, -92.7440500 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.13 | $12.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
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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