How far is Van Buren, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Van Buren, AR to Delaware, AR is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
67.81 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.07 mi
96.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.81 mi
Kilometers
109.13 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Van Buren
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Buren
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Buren
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
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Van Buren
38.5 mi
00h 40m
To Delaware
29.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
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 Van Buren and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Delaware.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Alma Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Alma Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Alma Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Alma Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North: Oklahoma City, Little Rock

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2030 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    47.6 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sterlin Hurley Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Arkansas 22

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Arkansas 22

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
47.6 mi · 70%
Arkansas 22
13.3 mi · 20%
Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
11.8 mi · 17%
Alma Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Sterlin Hurley Highway
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

47.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
00h 40m from Van Buren
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Van Buren 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 Van Buren to Delaware?

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Wiederkehr Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Van Buren and 29.3 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 60.07 mi (96.68 km).

Van Buren

#1 Van Buren

8th president of the United States (1782-1862)

Population23,812
Coordinates35.4367600, -94.3482700
Altitude126
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: South 11th Street (-94.348234, 35.436756)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 Van Buren and Delaware. The current time is 00:25:31.

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.