Origin
Ola, AR
Late night in Ola on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ola, 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
31m
Distance
23.9 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ola, AR
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Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit between Ola and Delaware, Arkansas, this 24-mile route is a practical choice. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With no required stops and a modest fuel budget of $4, it is an efficient way to navigate between these two Southeast Arkansas communities. Because the travel time is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. This drive functions well as a simple point-to-point transit, offering you maximum flexibility for your daily itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| AR 22 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| North State Highway 7 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fire Dept Loop | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pennington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
4th Street
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ola, AR and Delaware, AR.
1
Start on East Pennington Street
67 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pennington Street
2
Turn right onto AR 7
14 mi
·
16 min
·
4th Street
3
Continue on AR 7
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North State Highway 7
4
Continue on AR 22
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
AR 22
5
Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Fire Dept Loop
6
Arrive at destination
Fire Dept Loop
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — 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
|
AR 7 / 4th Street
Turn right onto AR 7 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
23.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Fire Dept Loop
Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Delaware, AR
Late night in Delaware on Sunday
Local time
12:57 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
3 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
31m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate using a combination of 4th Street, Highway 7, and Fire Dept Loop rather than cruising along a major interstate. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entirety of the 29-minute trip on local roads. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and a slower, more deliberate pace. The character of this drive is defined by its local road connectivity, which offers a different experience than a typical high-speed highway commute.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on 4th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 7 / 4th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ola, AR to Delaware, AR is easy. At 31m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 7 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (Fire Dept Loop): Navigation decision point.
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 31m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on 4th Street. 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 (AR 7 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (Fire Dept Loop): Navigation decision point.
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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