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Trip from Greenbrier, AR to Delaware, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Greenbrier, AR, AR

Greenbrier, AR

Kelly

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Delaware, AR

Christopher Santiago

Trip Overview

Greenbrier, AR to Delaware, AR is 67.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 40, AR 22, and South Broadview Street, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Arkansas, moving through the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick journey between these two points without requiring an overnight stay. You'll find it's a practical route for connecting these communities efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 40.6 mi 40m
AR 22 9.2 mi 13m
South Broadview Street 5.3 mi 7m
South Arkansas Avenue 4.9 mi 5m
US Highway 65 3.2 mi 4m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
Skyline Drive 1.3 mi 2m
AR 331 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 40.6 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier, AR and Delaware, AR.

1

Start on AR 225

78 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 65; AR 25

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Broadview Street
3

Continue on US 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
4

Continue on US 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
6

Merge onto I 40

41 mi · 40 min · I 40
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 84 Toward AR 331, US 64
8

Turn left onto AR 331

0.4 mi · 46 sec · AR 331
9

At end of road, turn right onto US 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto AR 7

4.9 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto AR 22

9.2 mi · 13 min · AR 22
12

Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 22 sec · Fire Dept Loop
13

Arrive at destination

Fire Dept Loop

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Atkins, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atkins, AR

34 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morrilton, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Greenbrier, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street

Turn left onto US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

6
50.6 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward AR 331, US 64

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 84 Toward AR 331, US 64
7
51.3 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 64 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h in | AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue

Turn left onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.24 one way

$20.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.24 $22.48
premium $4.56 $12.17 $24.34
diesel $5.61 $14.97 $29.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.12 $3.25
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Greenbrier, AR

Late night in Greenbrier on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, AR

Late night in Delaware on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

2 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 20m 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?

This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 79% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 40.6 miles on I 40, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to AR 22 and then South Broadview Street, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a relatively uninterrupted journey with limited need for complex navigation.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.6 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.6 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: near the start (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delaware, 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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