How far is Lamar, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Lamar, AR to Delaware, AR is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.52 mi
00h 42m
Flight
11.95 mi
19.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.95 mi
Kilometers
19.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.17 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Lamar
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamar
2026-04-23T06:55
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lamar
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Lamar
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Delaware
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Seminary Street

    99 m · 17 sec · South Seminary Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
15.6 mi · 44%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 14%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 9%
US 64
0.3 mi · 1%
Fire Dept Loop
0.1 mi
South Seminary Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
00h 21m from Lamar
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lamar and Mostly Cloudy 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 Lamar to Delaware?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Lamar and 18.1 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lamar and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 11.95 mi (19.23 km).

Lamar

#1 Lamar

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,729
Coordinates35.4406400, -93.3879600
Altitude134
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: Church Street (-93.387977, 35.440629)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.32 $10.65
Premium $4.63 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.42 $6.77 $13.54

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 Lamar and Delaware. The current time is 06:55:49.

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.