Origin
Delaware, AR
Morning in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, AR to Vilonia, 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
1h 26m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Vilonia, AR
Sami Abdullah
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Delaware to Vilonia, Arkansas, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 72 miles. You should budget approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes of driving time to complete this trek. Since the total transit is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an affordable option for travelers looking to navigate between these two Southeast locations. Because there are zero formal stops scheduled along the path, the drive is best viewed as a direct transit rather than a multi-stop excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 42.1 mi | 42m |
| AR 22 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| US 64B | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Union Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Oak Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| AR 331 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 42.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Vilonia, 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 84
Toward 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
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vilonia Bypass
13
Turn left onto US 64B
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 64B
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 64B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Delaware, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 66.8 — 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
5
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 64B
Turn left onto US 64B
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.94 | $23.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Vilonia, AR
Morning in Vilonia on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 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
1h 26m 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 will spend your time navigating via Union Street, East Main Street, and AR 331, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. Because the longest stretch is essentially zero miles on Union Street, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local roads. The personality of this drive is defined by its repetitive turns, making it a more technical experience than a straight-line highway run. Staying alert is essential, as the nature of these local roads requires your full attention behind the wheel.
86% 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: 42.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 14.2 miles in near US 64 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
415 ft
291 ft
Total Climb
286 ft
Total Descent
332 ft
Highest Point
415 ft
~25.7 mi in
Elevation Range
124 ft
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.
Arriving in Vilonia, AR
Full guide →Vilonia is in Central Arkansas. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 3815.
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.1 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 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 Vilonia, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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