How far is Cross Roads, AR from Perla, AR?
The driving distance from Cross Roads, AR to Perla, AR is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Roads and Perla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads and Perla.
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Start on Sugar Loaf Valley Road
74 m · 16 sec · Sugar Loaf Valley Road
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Turn left
18.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US-270 West, US-270 East
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern
2058 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Page Avenue
1594 ft · 29 sec · East Page Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Road
23 m · 3 sec · Jones Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jones Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Roads and Perla.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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18.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cross Roads and Sunny near Perla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cross Roads to Perla?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Cross Roads and 22.7 miles from Perla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cross Roads and Sunny near Perla.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hot Springs.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Roads and Perla. Straight-line distance: 35.8 mi (57.61 km).
#1 Cross Roads
Cross Roads is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3778700, -93.3990700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perla
Human settlement in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 247 |
| Coordinates | 34.3645400, -92.7715600 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jones Road (-92.7716, 34.364539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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