Spanning 196.4 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Delaware to Highland is a straightforward journey that typically takes 4 hours and 9 minutes. Given the duration, it is perfectly manageable as a one-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 64, I 40, and the Vilonia Bypass, keeping the route efficient. Budgeting around $30 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of the state, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical choice for those who prefer a single-day transit over a multi-day haul.
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
98.2 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
60.2 mi
1h 12m
I 40
42.1 mi
42m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi
22m
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi
17m
South Main Street
11.6 mi
17m
AR 22
9.2 mi
13m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Highland, 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
27 mi·27 min·US 64
14
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167
0.3 mi·45 sec·US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
15
Turn left onto US 64; US 167
33 mi·44 min·US 64; US 167
16
Continue on US 167; AR 25
14 mi·22 min·South Saint Louis Street
17
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·South Main Street
18
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·Ash Flat Drive
19
Continue on US 62; US 412
4.6 mi·5 min·T & C Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Rebel Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·Rebel Drive
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Rebel Drive
245 ft·11 sec·Rebel Drive
22
Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Ridgecrest Drive
23
At end of road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Ridgecrest Drive
24
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
418 ft·19 sec·Timberlane Drive
25
Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive
415 ft·18 sec·West Lakeshore Drive
26
Arrive at destination
West Lakeshore Drive
Trip Plan
To keep your 4-hour and 9-minute trip stress-free, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic congestion on the busier sections. You only need one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, which fits well within the $30 fuel budget. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace or take extra time at your single stop without falling behind schedule. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 60.2-mile stretch on US 64, as this is your longest period away from major junctions. Planning your single break around the halfway point will help ensure you arrive in Highland refreshed and ready for your next move.
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 98.2 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 43 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.2 miles or 1h 56m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 196.4 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 60.2 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 195.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
5
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
119.4 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|US 64; US 167
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
5
195.3 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|Rebel Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Rebel Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.66 one way
$59.32 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$32.56
$65.12
premium
$4.56
$35.25
$70.50
diesel
$5.61
$43.36
$86.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.9
0
$20.62
$9.43
Efficient EV
49.1
0
$17.19
$7.86
EV Truck/SUV
78.6
0
$27.50
$12.57
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Delaware, AR
Late night
in Delaware on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Highland, AR
Late night
in Highland on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live 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 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 9m 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 mixed driving profile that balances high-speed interstate travel with more measured local road segments. With a 60% highway share, the route transitions between the steady pace of I 40 and the varied traffic flow of US 64. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 60.2 miles while cruising along US 64, which provides a significant portion of the total mileage. The road personality shifts as you move between these thoroughfares, requiring you to adjust your focus from highway cruising to navigating the Vilonia Bypass. Overall, the experience is functional and varied, offering a blend of fast-paced transit and standard regional road conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near AR 331.
Driving Effort5/10
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 196.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Delaware, AR to Highland, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Batesville along the way.
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 9m. Total distance: 196.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.2 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.
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 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Highland, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
