How far is Delaware, AR from Rector, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Rector, AR is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
231.35 mi
04h 29m
Flight
181.59 mi
292.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.59 mi
Kilometers
292.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.35 mi
Kilometers
372.32 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rector
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Rector
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Delaware
115.6 mi
02h 14m
To Rector
115.8 mi
02h 14m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · East Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Front Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Front Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 52%
I-40
42.4 mi · 18%
West Court Street
10.1 mi · 4%
East Franklin Street
7.43 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
02h 14m from Delaware
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Delaware and 115.8 miles from Rector.

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

The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 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 Rector.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Rector. Straight-line distance: 181.59 mi (292.24 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Rector

#2 Rector

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,703
Coordinates36.2631200, -90.2926000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Rector (-90.2926, 36.26312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.9 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.80
16.32 gal · 61.8 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.90 $61.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.75 $69.51
Premium $4.63 $37.74 $75.48
Diesel $5.42 $44.19 $88.37

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 Rector. The current time is 00:20:21.

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.