How far is Smackover, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Smackover, AR to Delaware, AR is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
204.58 mi
03h 20m
Flight
136.56 mi
219.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.56 mi
Kilometers
219.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.58 mi
Kilometers
329.24 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Sun, May 17, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Smackover
Mon, May 18, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smackover
2026-05-17T20:34
Arrive Delaware
Sun, May 17, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smackover
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
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Smackover
87.6 mi
01h 40m
To Delaware
116.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smackover Highway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Smackover Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Adams Avenue

    813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1421 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 9

    8.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 9

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9

    42.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · State Highway 9

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

    2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Road

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.3 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 Smackover 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
51.3 mi · 25%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 25%
Smackover Highway
15.5 mi · 8%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Road
12.7 mi · 6%
Washington Street
9.65 mi · 5%
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 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 40m from Smackover
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smackover 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 Smackover to Delaware?

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Smackover and 116.9 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smackover and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 136.56 mi (219.78 km).

Smackover

#1 Smackover

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,665
Coordinates33.3648500, -92.7248800
Altitude37
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: East 7th Street (-92.724894, 33.364816)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.33 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.44 gal · 54.66 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.75 $61.50
Premium $4.63 $33.39 $66.79
Diesel $5.42 $39.10 $78.19

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Smackover and Delaware. The current time is 20:34:21.

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.