Delaware, AR to Stuttgart, AR is 149 miles and takes about 2 hours 52 minutes via I 40 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. You'll find the route efficient and generally uncomplicated, ideal if you're looking for a direct way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
74.5 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
I 40
108.6 mi
1h 51m
US 63
21.2 mi
31m
AR 22
9.2 mi
13m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
East South Front
0.8 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
West Michigan Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 108.6 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Stuttgart, 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
38 mi·39 min·I 40
Toward MemphisUse the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
10
Turn right onto US 63
2.6 mi·3 min·US 63
11
Turn left onto US 63; US 70
0.8 mi·1 min·East South Front
12
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·24 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 63
19 mi·27 min·US 63
14
Turn left onto US 79
0.3 mi·32 sec·West Michigan Street
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 2 hour 52 minute duration, this is a perfect one-day trip, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight for the 149-mile journey and allow for any spontaneous stops. With a fuel cost estimate of $23, it's wise to fill up before you leave Delaware, AR, as the longest stretch without exits is over 100 miles. Plan for one primary stop for gas or a break, perhaps around the halfway point, to ensure you remain comfortable and focused.
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 74.5 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.6 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stuttgart, 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 149 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 108.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 125.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
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
125.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.50 one way
$45.01 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.70
$49.40
premium
$4.56
$26.74
$53.49
diesel
$5.61
$32.90
$65.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.04
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.86
$9.54
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 21, 2026
Origin
Delaware, AR
Late night
in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stuttgart, AR
Late night
in Stuttgart on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2h 52m 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?
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 40 and US 63. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 108.6 miles on I 40. The route offers a predictable driving experience, largely characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. While AR 22 offers a change of pace towards the end, the bulk of your time will be spent on high-speed, limited-access highways.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near US 64 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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 Stuttgart, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Des Arc.
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 108.6 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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 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 Stuttgart, AR before heading back.
