How far is Eureka Springs, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Eureka Springs, AR to Delaware, AR is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.22 mi
02h 38m
Flight
81.03 mi
130.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.03 mi
Kilometers
130.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.22 mi
Kilometers
199.92 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Tue, May 5, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka Springs
2026-05-05T11:23
Arrive Delaware
Tue, May 5, 2:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mineral Springs
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Eureka Springs
62.1 mi
01h 19m
To Delaware
62.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Springs and Delaware.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    32 m · 13 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    17 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Huntsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Van Buren Street

    25.6 mi · 38 min · Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    132 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Street

    842 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harris Street

    20.4 mi · 30 min · South Harris Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 5th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1643 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sterlin Hurley Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Arkansas 22

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Arkansas 22

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Buren Street
25.6 mi · 21%
5th Street
22.4 mi · 18%
South Harris Street
22.3 mi · 18%
Arkansas 22
13.3 mi · 11%
Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
11.8 mi · 10%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Van Buren Street

Continue on Van Buren Street

25.6 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Springs
01h 19m from Eureka Springs
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eureka Springs to Delaware?

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Eureka Springs and 62.1 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eureka Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Springs and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 81.03 mi (130.41 km).

Eureka Springs

#1 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-93.737872, 36.401057)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.17
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.59 $33.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.65 $37.31
Premium $4.63 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.42 $23.72 $47.44

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka Springs and Delaware. The current time is 11:23:03.

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.