Delaware, AR to Luxora, AR is 260 miles and takes about 4h 36m via I 40, Blues Highway, and AR 22, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll spend the majority of your time on the interstate, making for efficient travel. Consider this a solid option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
130 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
I 40
192.3 mi
3h 15m
Blues Highway
45.3 mi
45m
AR 22
9.2 mi
13m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
AR 158
4.4 mi
8m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
AR 331
0.3 mi
<1m
Fire Dept Loop
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 192.3 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Luxora, 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
70 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 40
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
122 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 40
Toward MemphisUse the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
10
Continue on I 55; US 78
45 mi·45 min·Blues Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward AR 158: Victoria, Luxora
12
Turn right onto AR 158
4.4 mi·8 min·AR 158
13
Turn left onto AR 158
81 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
AR 158
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 36m drive, aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially if you encounter any in more populated areas. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 192.3 miles on I 40, you can plan to refuel and stretch your legs during that segment. The $39 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility to adjust your timing based on your needs.
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 130 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.3 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 57 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Luxora, 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 260 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 I 40 for about 192.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 255.3 — 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
7
87.3 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Memphis
5
209.3 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
5
255.3 mi into trip|~4h 27m in
Take the exit toward AR 158: Victoria, Luxora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 158: Victoria, Luxora
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.09 one way
$72.19 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$40.38
$80.76
premium
$4.29
$43.90
$87.81
diesel
$4.80
$49.09
$98.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78
0
$27.30
$12.48
Efficient EV
65
0
$22.75
$10.40
EV Truck/SUV
104
1
$36.40
$16.64
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Morning
in Delaware on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Luxora, AR
Morning
in Luxora on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
2 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 36m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the 260 miles on interstates and major roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 192.3 miles on I 40, offering uninterrupted cruising. After leaving I 40, you'll transition to surface roads like Blues Highway and AR 22, which will feel more rural. Expect a noticeable change in pace and exit frequency as you move from the interstate to these state routes.
79% 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: 192.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Blues Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near AR 331.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 87.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
493 ft201 ft
Total Climb
244 ft
Total Descent
360 ft
Highest Point
493 ft
~18.6 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delaware, AR and Luxora, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
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 192.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 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 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 87.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Luxora, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
