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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.24 mi
02h 41m
Flight
94.52 mi
152.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.52 mi
Kilometers
152.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.24 mi
Kilometers
219.26 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Gurdon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurdon
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gurdon
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
Fountain Lake
AR

Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Gurdon
66 mi
01h 20m
To Delaware
70.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    806 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 37%
North Elm Street
41.2 mi · 30%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 9%
North State Highway 7
9.45 mi · 7%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Lake
01h 20m from Gurdon
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Malvern station

28 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

51 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

67 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

115 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurdon and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 94.52 mi (152.11 km).

Gurdon

#1 Gurdon

City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.9209400, -93.1540600
Altitude62
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: North Elm Street (-93.154083, 33.920956)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.43
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gurdon and Delaware. The current time is 21:50:14.

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.