How far is Rector, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Rector, AR to Delaware, AR is about 229 miles (368.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
229.05 mi
03h 50m
Flight
181.59 mi
292.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.59 mi
Kilometers
292.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.05 mi
Kilometers
368.62 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Rector
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rector
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rector
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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Rector
115.6 mi
01h 55m
To Delaware
113.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 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 Rector and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West 9th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    24 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1362 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2503 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  15. 15

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

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
119 mi · 52%
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 33%
East Franklin Street
11.5 mi · 5%
West 9th Street
7.41 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 55m from Rector
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rector 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 Rector to Delaware?

The road trip is about 229 miles (368.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Rector and 113.5 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rector and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 181.59 mi (292.24 km).

Rector

#1 Rector

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,703
Coordinates36.2631200, -90.2926000
Altitude87
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: Front Street (-90.292599, 36.263144)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.6 L · about $30.60
Round trip
$61.20
16.16 gal · 61.2 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.60 $61.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.41 $68.83
Premium $4.63 $37.37 $74.74
Diesel $5.42 $43.75 $87.51

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 Rector and Delaware. The current time is 00:25:06.

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.