How far is Delaware, AR from Walnut Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Walnut Ridge, AR is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
189.46 mi
03h 33m
Flight
142.23 mi
228.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.23 mi
Kilometers
228.89 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.46 mi
Kilometers
304.91 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Beebe
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Delaware
94.7 mi
01h 46m
To Walnut Ridge
94.8 mi
01h 46m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Walnut Ridge.

  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 left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 64%
I-40
42.4 mi · 22%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beebe
01h 46m from Delaware
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Walnut Ridge?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Delaware and 94.8 miles from Walnut Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 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 Walnut Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Beebe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

116 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Walnut Ridge. Straight-line distance: 142.23 mi (228.89 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Walnut Ridge

#2 Walnut Ridge

City in Arkansas

Population4,673
Coordinates36.0684000, -90.9559500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Walnut Ridge (-90.95595, 36.0684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.67
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.34 $50.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.49 $56.99
Premium $4.63 $30.94 $61.88
Diesel $5.42 $36.23 $72.45

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 Walnut Ridge. The current time is 02:50:12.

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.