Spanning 73.8 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Delaware to Kibler takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes of driving time. Since the entire journey is well within a single day's reach, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. You should budget about $10 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a very affordable excursion. The route primarily utilizes West Main Street, US 71, and Highway 71 North to connect these two Southeast Arkansas locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, this straightforward drive is easily manageable in a single session.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
41 mi
41m
AR 22
13.3 mi
19m
AR 109
12.5 mi
22m
Henry Street
2 mi
3m
North Kibler Highway
1.8 mi
3m
West Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
Marsha Woolly Drive
0.7 mi
1m
US Highway 71 North
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 41 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Kibler, AR.
1
Start on Fire Dept Loop
515 ft·24 sec·Fire Dept Loop
2
Turn right onto AR 22
13 mi·19 min·AR 22
3
Turn right onto AR 109
13 mi·22 min·AR 109
4
Turn right onto US 64
1.1 mi·1 min·West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
41 mi·41 min·I 40
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 71: Alma
8
Turn left onto US 71
0.5 mi·57 sec·US Highway 71 North
9
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162
0.3 mi·37 sec·US Highway 64 East
10
Turn right onto AR 162
0.7 mi·1 min·Marsha Woolly Drive
11
Continue on AR 162
2.0 mi·3 min·Henry Street
12
Continue on AR 162
1.8 mi·3 min·North Kibler Highway
13
Turn left onto Thornhill Street
72 ft·3 sec·Thornhill Street
14
Arrive at destination
Thornhill Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With no planned stops required for a 73.8-mile stretch, you can complete the drive in one efficient push, but keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads makes staying alert a priority. Since you are navigating local routes rather than interstates, double-check your navigation before leaving to ensure you stay on the correct path through the various turns. Budgeting $10 for gas should be sufficient for your fuel needs, but always verify your vehicle's range before heading out. Given the lack of highway stretches, plan for a steady, consistent pace rather than trying to make up time on open roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kibler, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware, AR
This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Delaware, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 41 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 69 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 22
Turn right onto AR 22
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip|~20m in|AR 109
Turn right onto AR 109
Navigation decision point
4
25.9 mi into trip|~42m in|US 64 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 64 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 71: Alma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 71: Alma
4
69 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.24
$24.47
premium
$4.56
$13.25
$26.49
diesel
$5.61
$16.29
$32.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.75
$3.54
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.46
$2.95
EV Truck/SUV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Delaware, AR
Late night
in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kibler, AR
Late night
in Kibler on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Johnson, AR
37 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
4 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
1h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway-share segments. You will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 73.8-mile trek, which requires more attention behind the wheel than a typical highway commute. Because the path relies on local infrastructure like West Main Street and US 71, you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace. The road's personality is defined by its frequent curves and local traffic patterns, creating a driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 1 hour and 35 minute duration.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 22.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (AR 109): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 41 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (AR 109): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kibler, AR before heading back.
