How far is Malvern, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Malvern, AR to Delaware, AR is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.27 mi
02h 06m
Flight
69.37 mi
111.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.37 mi
Kilometers
111.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.27 mi
Kilometers
156.54 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Malvern
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Hot Springs Village
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Malvern
46.5 mi
01h 03m
To Delaware
50.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Malvern and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3065 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

    2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Road

    12.7 mi · 15 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 Malvern 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 52%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King Road
12.7 mi · 13%
North State Highway 7
9.45 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.29 mi · 1%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs Village
01h 03m from Malvern
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Malvern 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 Malvern to Delaware?

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Hot Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Malvern and 50.8 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hot Springs Village, 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 Hot Springs Village.

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

62 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

66 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 69.37 mi (111.64 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
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: (-92.812905, 34.362261)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.63 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.42 $18.57 $37.15

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 Malvern and Delaware. The current time is 01:19:29.

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.