How far is Highland, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Highland, AR to Delaware, AR is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.99 mi
03h 22m
Flight
120.81 mi
194.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.81 mi
Kilometers
194.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.99 mi
Kilometers
276.79 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Highland
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-14T23:03
Arrive Delaware
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Highland
98.1 mi
01h 41m
To Delaware
73.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Delaware.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive

    1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridgecrest Drive

    2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rebel Drive

    948 ft · 44 sec · Rebel Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Evening Shade Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    27.1 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 44%
Batesville Boulevard
60 mi · 35%
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 8%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 7%
Evening Shade Drive
9.49 mi · 6%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

42 mi · 00h 42m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 41m from Highland
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland 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 Highland to Delaware?

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Highland and 73.9 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 120.81 mi (194.43 km).

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#1 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
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: West Lakeshore Drive (-91.523716, 36.275722)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $22.99
Round trip
$45.97
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.99 $45.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.63 $28.07 $56.15
Diesel $5.42 $32.87 $65.74

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Delaware. The current time is 23:03:30.

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.