Shirley, AR to Southside, AR is 23.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via US 65, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on a major highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a larger journey.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
13.9 mi
19m
Guffy Lane
9.7 mi
17m
State Highway 9
0.2 mi
<1m
Sam Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
US Highway 65
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Longest stretch:
US 65
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley, AR and Southside, AR.
1
Start on Sam Street
48 ft·2 sec·Sam Street
2
Continue on AR 9
0.2 mi·26 sec·State Highway 9
3
Continue on AR 9
9.7 mi·17 min·Guffy Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
14 mi·19 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
5
Arrive at destination
US 65
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 1
1 decision points cluster around mile 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10 mi into trip|~17m in|US 65; AR 9; AR 16
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.64 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$3.71
$7.42
premium
$4.29
$4.04
$8.07
diesel
$4.80
$4.51
$9.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Shirley, AR
Morning
in Shirley on Monday
Local time
10:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:34PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:34PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Southside, AR
Morning
in Southside on Monday
Local time
10:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:34PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:34PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 59% of the travel occurring on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 65, Guffy Lane, and State Highway 9. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 13.9 miles on US 65, providing a taste of highway driving. The road character shifts as you transition between these different road types, offering a varied experience behind the wheel without becoming overly demanding.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on US 65.
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 around 10 miles in near US 65; AR 9; AR 16.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shirley, AR to Southside, AR is easy. At 37m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,115 ft524 ft
Total Climb
1,112 ft
Total Descent
903 ft
Highest Point
1,115 ft
~20.5 mi in
Elevation Range
591 ft
Detours Along the Way
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