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Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Delaware, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

86.7 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Delaware, AR

Christopher Santiago

Trip Overview

This straightforward 84.6-mile drive from North Little Rock to Delaware, Arkansas, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 22 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate using John F Kennedy Boulevard, North Main Street, and US 64. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a simple, direct journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this drive is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy connection between two points in Arkansas.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 68.3 mi 1h 9m
AR 22 9.2 mi 13m
South Arkansas Avenue 4.9 mi 5m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
AR 331 0.4 mi <1m
John F Kennedy Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Fire Dept Loop <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 68.3 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Delaware, AR.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
2

Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

0.3 mi · 31 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
3

Turn left

105 ft · 8 sec
4

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
6

Merge onto I 40; US 65

68 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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

Trip Plan

Since this trip is just 84.6 miles and estimated to take only 1 hour and 22 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. There are no designated stops, so you can easily add short breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13, and it's always wise to have a little extra. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for frequent turns as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, so ensure your GPS is set up before you depart North Little Rock.

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 43.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.3 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 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.4 miles or 45m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Little Rock, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North Little Rock, AR

This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from North Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 68.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

43 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

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.3 miles.

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.

Best meal stop · first break window

Bobby's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

First break · 14min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+15018517888

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

1.5 mi

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

1.6 mi

Best coffee break

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Bobby's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+15018517888

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15014140423

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Rosie's | Pot & Kettle Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15017471456

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15015046360

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.3 mi from route

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 72.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 40; US 65

Merge onto I 40; US 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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

$13.09 one way

$26.19 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.37 $28.75
premium $4.56 $15.56 $31.12
diesel $5.61 $19.14 $38.28

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: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47
EV Truck/SUV 34.7 0 $12.14 $5.55

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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

North Little Rock, AR

Late night in North Little Rock on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, AR

Late night in Delaware on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

28 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 36m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 84.6-mile route, with 0% of the journey on highways. This means you'll be on more local roads throughout, so pay attention to changing speed limits and intersections. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the overall profile suggests a journey with frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. This type of driving experience often involves navigating through towns and rural areas, requiring consistent engagement behind the wheel.

90% 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: 68.3 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 0.9 miles in.

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 36m 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in North Little Rock, AR

Full guide →

North Little Rock is in the Central region of Arkansas. Previously known as Argenta, it became known as North Little Rock after an unsuccessful annexation attempt by Little Rock. It's prudent not to go flouting your collection of prized jewelry when roaming the streets of North Little Rock, as the community can be a little sketch.

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 36m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 68.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 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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