Origin
Delaware, AR
Late night in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, AR to Ola, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.9 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Ola, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Arkansas, the 23.9-mile connection between Delaware and Ola is an ideal candidate. This short, 31-minute trip fits easily into a single day, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You will navigate via Highway 7, AR 7 South, and East Pennington Street to make the journey. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical drive for a local outing. Since both towns are nestled within the Southeast region of the state, you won't need to worry about major regional transitions. It is a straightforward, no-fuss route that serves as a practical link between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 7 South | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| AR 22 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| North State Highway 7 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fire Dept Loop | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pennington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 7 South
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Ola, 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
Continue on AR 7
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North State Highway 7
4
Continue on AR 7
14 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 7 South
5
Turn left onto East Pennington Street
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Pennington Street
6
Arrive at destination
East Pennington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 22
Turn left onto AR 22
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Pennington Street
Turn left onto East Pennington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Ola, AR
Late night in Ola on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway 7, as the road demands your full attention through its winding path. Because the highway share is 0%, you are essentially navigating local infrastructure for the entirety of the 23.9 miles. The character of the road is technical and intimate, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is the kind of drive where you can really feel the road beneath your tires as you transition through the local landscape.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on AR 7 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 7 South and AR 22. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 22.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Delaware, AR to Ola, AR is easy. At 31m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (East Pennington Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Delaware, AR
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on AR 7 South. 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 23.9 miles (East Pennington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ola, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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