How far is Searcy, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Searcy, AR to Delaware, AR is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
107.38 mi
01h 50m
Flight
88.17 mi
141.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.17 mi
Kilometers
141.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.38 mi
Kilometers
172.81 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Tue, Apr 14, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Searcy
Tue, Apr 14, 5:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Searcy
2026-04-14T13:57
Arrive Delaware
Tue, Apr 14, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Searcy
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Searcy
54.8 mi
00h 55m
To Delaware
52.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Searcy and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Race Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · East Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

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

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Searcy 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 70%
North Main Street
17.1 mi · 16%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
AR 331
0.3 mi
Fire Dept Loop
0.1 mi
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 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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 55m from Searcy
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Searcy 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 Searcy to Delaware?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Searcy and 52.6 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Searcy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Searcy and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 88.17 mi (141.9 km).

Searcy

#1 Searcy

City in Arkansas, USA

Population23,543
Coordinates35.2506400, -91.7362500
Altitude81
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: (-91.736255, 35.250645)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Searcy and Delaware. The current time is 13:57:10.

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.