Origin
Palestine, AR
Afternoon in Palestine on Sunday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palestine, AR to Shannon, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palestine, AR
Efrem Efre
Shannon, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
Palestine to Shannon is 17.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via AR 251 and US 62, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you entirely within Arkansas's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a perfect option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 251 | 9.5 mi | 23m |
| US 62 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| AR 115 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Palestine Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| North Thomasville Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Dalton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| AR 90 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 251
— 9.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palestine, AR and Shannon, AR.
1
Start on Palestine Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Palestine Road
2
Turn left onto AR 251
9.5 mi
·
23 min
·
AR 251
3
Turn straight onto AR 115
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 115
4
Turn left onto AR 90
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Thomasville Street
5
Continue on AR 90
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Thomasville Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto AR 90
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Dalton Street
7
Turn right onto AR 90
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Thomasville Street
8
Turn left onto AR 90
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Broadway Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 67; AR 90
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; US 67; AR 90
10
Turn left onto AR 90
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
AR 90
11
Arrive at destination
AR 90
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
AR 251
Turn left onto AR 251
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
AR 90 / West Dalton Street
At end of road, turn left onto AR 90 / West Dalton Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
AR 90 / West Broadway Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 62; US 67; AR 90
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 67; AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
AR 90
Turn left onto AR 90
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Shannon, AR
Afternoon in Shannon on Sunday
Local time
2:35 PM
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
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
36m 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 88% of the journey utilizing major roads like AR 251, US 62, and AR 115. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of 9.5 miles on AR 251, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The character of the road is predominantly that of a well-maintained highway, suggesting relatively smooth travel and consistent speeds. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on AR 251.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 251 and US 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near AR 251.
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 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (AR 251): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (AR 90 / West Dalton Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (AR 90 / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on AR 251. 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: at 1 miles (AR 251): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (AR 90 / West Dalton Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (AR 90 / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shannon, 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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