How far is Leola, AR from Orion, AR?

The driving distance from Leola, AR to Orion, AR is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.85 mi
01h 04m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.48 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM CDT
Return by in Leola
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leola
2026-04-23T12:05
Arrive Orion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leola
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sheridan
AR

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

From Leola
16.9 mi
00h 32m
To Orion
16.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leola and Orion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leola and Orion.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13.4 mi · 24 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sheridan Bypass

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Sheridan Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forestry Road 9931

    4.6 mi · 18 min · Forestry Road 9931

  5. 5

    Continue on Stagecoach Road

    2857 ft · 2 min · Stagecoach Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grant County Rd 58

    1.1 km · 3 min · Grant County Rd 58

  7. 7

    Continue on Grant County Rd 58

    1126 ft · 49 sec · Grant County Rd 58

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant County Rd 58

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leola and Orion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Bypass
14.4 mi · 43%
Main Street
13.4 mi · 40%
Forestry Road 9931
4.58 mi · 14%
Grant County Rd 58
0.87 mi · 3%
Stagecoach Road
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Bypass

Turn left onto Sheridan Bypass

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 32m from Leola
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leola and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leola to Orion?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Leola and 16.9 miles from Orion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leola and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orion.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sheridan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

50 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leola and Orion. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).

Leola

#1 Leola

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population508
Coordinates34.1695400, -92.5909900
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Orion

Orion is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4742600, -92.2532100
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Leola (-92.59099, 34.16954)
End: Orion (-92.25321, 34.47426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.01
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.51 $9.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $4.63 $5.50 $11.01
Diesel $5.42 $6.44 $12.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leola and Orion. The current time is 12:05:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.