How far is Delaware, AR from Smackover, AR?
The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Smackover, AR is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Smackover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Smackover.
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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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Continue on North State Highway 7
1272 ft · 21 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.7 mi · 15 min · Malvern Road
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Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
2096 ft · 35 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
22.4 mi · 33 min · State Highway 9
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9
28.9 mi · 48 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit straight
1156 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Adams Avenue
1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
15.5 mi · 18 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware and Smackover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smackover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Smackover?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Delaware and 87.6 miles from Smackover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smackover.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
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 Rockport.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Smackover. Straight-line distance: 136.56 mi (219.78 km).
#1 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smackover
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.3648500, -92.7248800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smackover (-92.72488, 33.36485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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