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Trip from Delaware, AR to Ward, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
88.3 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Ward, AR
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Trip Overview
The drive from Delaware, AR to Ward, AR covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, State Highway 319, AR 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 42.1 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 319 | 14.8 mi | 25m |
| AR 22 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| 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:
I 40
— 42.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Ward, 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
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto AR 107
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Highway 107
14
Turn left onto AR 319
15 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 319
15
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 319
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Moore Street
16
Turn left onto AR 367
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Street
17
Arrive at destination
AR 367
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.2 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.1 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ward, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Delaware, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware, AR
This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Delaware, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 42.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 59.3 — 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
4
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64
5
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.94 one way
$25.87 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| premium | $4.49 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Origin
Delaware, AR
Evening in Delaware on Saturday
Local time
7:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:49PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:22PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Ward, AR
Evening in Ward on Saturday
Local time
7:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
ENE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:49PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:22PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
88.3 mi in 1h 52m, mostly highway — 42.1 mi of that is on I 40.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and State Highway 319. 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 Effort
5/10
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 88.3 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
494 ft
241 ft
Total Climb
276 ft
Total Descent
396 ft
Highest Point
494 ft
~18.9 mi in
Elevation Range
252 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 Ward, AR
Full guide →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 52m. Total distance: 88.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 — we found about 4 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. 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 Ward, 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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