How far is Gurdon, AR from Delaware, AR?
The driving distance from Gurdon, AR to Delaware, AR is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gurdon and Delaware.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurdon and Delaware.
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Start on North Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
806 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road
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Continue on Malvern Avenue
2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop
157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gurdon and Delaware.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hot Springs Bypass
Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gurdon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Gurdon to Delaware?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Fountain Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Gurdon and 70.3 miles from Delaware.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gurdon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Lake
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 Fountain Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gurdon and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 94.52 mi (152.11 km).
#1 Gurdon
City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 33.9209400, -93.1540600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
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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