Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Sheridan, 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
42m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
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Sheridan, AR
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Trip Overview
This quick 34.5-mile trip from Little Rock to Sheridan, Arkansas, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The journey primarily utilizes US 167 and I-530, with a very small portion on US 167B, keeping you on highways for 97% of the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is quite economical for a short excursion. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the drive is so brief, you have a lot of flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Arkansas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| I 530 | 10 mi | 10m |
| US 167B | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 30 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| East Center Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Sheridan, AR.
1
Start on this road
385 ft
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Capitol
3
Continue on State Capitol
528 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Capitol
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
116 ft
·
7 sec
·
Capitol Mall
5
Turn right onto State Capitol
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
6
Turn left onto West 7th Street
286 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 7th Street
7
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
473 ft
·
21 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 630
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 139B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
11
Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 167
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US 167
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
14
Turn left onto US 167B
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 167B
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto US 270
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Center Street
16
Turn right onto North Oak Street
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Oak Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Oak Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Capitol
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 139B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 167B
Turn left onto US 167B
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Sheridan, AR
Late night in Sheridan on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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 highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this route, with 97% of the mileage on major roads like US 167 and I-530. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles on US 167, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a smooth, efficient journey, likely characterized by straightforward driving conditions with minimal distractions. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather a direct connection between two points in the Southeast region.
97% 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: 18.4 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and I 530. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Little Rock, AR and Sheridan, AR, road signs point toward Fordyce and El Dorado.
Fordyce
13.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 167
El Dorado
13.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 167
About the Cities
Starting in Little Rock, AR
Full guide →Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.
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 42m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sheridan, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sheridan, 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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