Spanning 142.7 miles across Arkansas, this drive connects Delaware to McCrory in approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. Because the trip is well within a single-day timeframe, you can easily complete the journey without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $22 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves a blend of US 64, I-40, and the Vilonia Bypass, making it a highly practical option for travelers moving through the Southeast region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick trip, the straightforward nature of the route makes it a reliable choice for your itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
49.3 mi
1h 1m
I 40
42.1 mi
42m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
AR 22
9.2 mi
13m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
East Oak Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 49.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and McCrory, 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·35 sec·US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
15
Continue on US 64
0.3 mi·29 sec·US 64
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
22 mi·32 min·US 64
17
Turn right onto AR 145
0.9 mi·1 min·Edmonds Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
AR 145
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs during the 142.7-mile trek. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though checking traffic patterns on I-40 is always a smart move before you head out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you navigate the transition from US 64 to the interstate; while $22 is the estimated cost, having a buffer for idling in traffic is wise. Use your one planned stop to refuel and reset, ensuring you arrive in McCrory refreshed rather than rushing the final stretch.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McCrory, 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 142.7 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 49.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 119.4 — 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
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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.55 one way
$43.10 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.66
$47.32
premium
$4.56
$25.61
$51.23
diesel
$5.61
$31.51
$63.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
EV Truck/SUV
57.1
0
$19.98
$9.13
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
McCrory, AR
Late night
in McCrory on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
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
2h 53m 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 highway-focused experience, as 74% of your travel takes place on high-speed roads. The drive offers a mix of terrain, beginning with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 49.3 miles on US 64 before shifting into the interstate environment of I-40. You will transition between fast-paced highway segments and the more localized flow of the Vilonia Bypass. This combination provides a consistent, predictable rhythm behind the wheel, ensuring you maintain good momentum throughout the nearly three-hour duration. It is an efficient, no-nonsense path designed for those who prioritize steady progress over winding backroads.
74% 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: 49.3 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. You will hit about 13 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 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 142.7 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
367 ft210 ft
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
367 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
158 ft
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 McCrory, 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 2h 53m. Total distance: 142.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.3 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McCrory, AR before heading back.
