Traveling from Delaware to Eudora covers 231.7 miles across Arkansas, typically requiring about 4 hours and 28 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You can expect to spend roughly $35 on fuel for this trip, making it a budget-friendly option for a cross-state trek. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, utilizing US 65, I-40, and I-530 to connect the two points. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a personal excursion, this straightforward path provides a reliable link between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
98.4 mi
2h 3m
I 40
68.7 mi
1h 9m
I 530
46.1 mi
47m
AR 22
9.2 mi
13m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.2 mi
1m
AR 331
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 98.4 mi, about 2h 3m
Traffic on I-530
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~881 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,083
Quietest
2 AM
~65 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 15 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Eudora, AR.
1
Start on Fire Dept Loop
515 ft·27 sec·Fire Dept Loop
2
Turn left onto AR 22
9.2 mi·13 min·AR 22
3
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·Union Street
4
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
5
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi·28 sec·AR 331
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 84Toward I-40
7
Merge onto I 40
69 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 40
8
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi·6 min·US 65
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
46 mi·47 min·I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65
1.2 mi·1 min·Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
11
Continue on US 65; US 425
38 mi·46 min·US 65; US 425
12
Continue on US 65; US 165
24 mi·29 min·US 65; US 165
13
Continue on US 65; US 278
16 mi·18 min·US 65; US 278
14
Continue on US 65; US 82; US 278
4.7 mi·6 min·US 65; US 82; US 278
15
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi·16 min·US 65
16
Turn right onto AR 8
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Armstrong Street
17
Turn left onto AR 159
210 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
AR 159
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for early in the day is the best way to ensure you reach Eudora with plenty of sunlight left. Given the 231.7-mile distance, budget for at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and refresh your focus during the 4-hour and 28-minute transit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting the 98.4-mile stretch on US 65, as this is your longest period away from major service centers. Since this route is designed as a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions on I-40 and I-530. Staying mindful of these major corridors will help you maintain a steady, stress-free rhythm from start to finish.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.9 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 51 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eudora, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delaware, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware, AR
This is one driving day of about 231.7 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Delaware, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 98.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 231.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.2 mi into trip|~20m in|US 64 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.5 mi into trip|~23m in|AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
6
90.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
231.7 mi into trip|~4h 28m in|AR 159 / South Main Street
Turn left onto AR 159 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.16 one way
$64.33 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$35.99
$71.97
premium
$4.29
$39.12
$78.25
diesel
$4.80
$43.75
$87.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.5
0
$24.33
$11.12
Efficient EV
57.9
0
$20.27
$9.27
EV Truck/SUV
92.7
1
$32.44
$14.83
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Delaware, AR
Late night
in Delaware on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Eudora, AR
Late night
in Eudora on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
WSW 0 to 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
92°F
Redfield, AR
116 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Arkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversi...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 167.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your time spent on major roads. You will find that the personality of the route is largely defined by high-speed travel, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. The most significant portion of your journey occurs on US 65, which features a 98.4-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. Transitioning between the interstate segments and the highway portions keeps the experience fairly consistent, though you should be prepared for the sustained focus required for longer highway miles. Expect a functional, efficient road experience that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding backroads or technical local routes.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.4 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near US 64 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.
The longest stretch is about 98.4 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes — Arkansas Post National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Eudora, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
