How far is Delaware, AR from Nashville, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Nashville, AR is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.74 mi
03h 24m
Flight
97.57 mi
157.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.57 mi
Kilometers
157.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.74 mi
Kilometers
234.54 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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
Fountain Lake
AR

Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Delaware
72.9 mi
01h 42m
To Nashville
72.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Albert Pike Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on US 70

    31.3 mi · 47 min · US 70

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 31 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    954 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
58.9 mi · 40%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 31%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 10%
Airport Road
7.74 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
1.1 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 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Lake
01h 42m from Delaware
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Delaware and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Fountain Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Delaware and 72.9 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delaware and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Lake

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

28 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

51 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

67 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

115 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 97.57 mi (157.02 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 Nashville

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,290
Coordinates33.9456700, -93.8471300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Nashville (-93.84713, 33.94567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.93
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.47 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.63 $23.77 $47.54
Diesel $5.42 $27.83 $55.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Nashville. The current time is 00:59:05.

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.