Traveling from Delaware to Gosnell covers 242.3 miles, a journey that takes approximately 4 hours and 46 minutes to complete. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway sprint, it is best approached as a dedicated one-day trip. Budgeting around $33 for fuel will cover your transit across the state. While both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Arkansas, the trek requires your full attention due to the winding nature of the roads. If you prefer a relaxed pace, you might consider an overnight stay, but the distance is manageable for a single day if you start early.
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
121.2 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
74.6 mi
1h 17m
East Highland Drive
50.8 mi
1h 7m
I 40
42.1 mi
42m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
AR 22
9.2 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Gosnell, 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
42 mi·42 min·I 40
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·8 sec
10
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
11
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
12
Continue on US 64
26 mi·32 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 64
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 64
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
15
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
16
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
17
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
18
Turn right onto AR 18
51 mi·1 hr 7 min·East Highland Drive
19
Continue on US 78; AR 18
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
20
Turn left onto AR 151
3.3 mi·5 min·Airbase Highway
21
Turn left onto AR 151
0.4 mi·56 sec·Bevill Avenue
22
Continue on Bevill Avenue
90 ft·3 sec·Bevill Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Bevill Avenue
Trip Plan
Since you are navigating a series of local roads, plan to depart early in the day to ensure you reach Gosnell before sunset. With only one recommended stop planned for the 4-hour and 46-minute duration, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, as the continuous turning can be more fatiguing than highway driving. Keep a close eye on your navigation system, given the reliance on local streets rather than major thoroughfares. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to keep your fuel budget of $33 handy, as the winding local roads might lead to slightly higher fuel consumption than you would experience on a flat, straight interstate.
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 121.2 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 53 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.2 miles or 2h 20m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gosnell, 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 242.3 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 64 for about 74.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 59.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
4
59.1 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64
5
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.59 one way
$73.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$40.17
$80.34
premium
$4.56
$43.49
$86.98
diesel
$5.61
$53.50
$106.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.7
0
$25.44
$11.63
Efficient EV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
EV Truck/SUV
96.9
1
$33.92
$15.51
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Delaware, AR
Late night
in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Gosnell, AR
Late night
in Gosnell on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
SSW 10 to 20 mph5% chanceLive forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 46m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a technical experience behind the wheel, as this route features zero highway miles and relies entirely on local roads like Union Street, East Main Street, and AR 331. The road profile is consistently turn-heavy, requiring you to stay alert through every curve and intersection. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Union Street, you will find that the drive demands frequent adjustments rather than letting you settle into a cruise-controlled rhythm. This is a hands-on journey that prioritizes local navigation over speed, making it a distinct change of pace from standard interstate travel.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.6 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near US 64 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 242.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 242.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gosnell, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Gosnell, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
