How far is Orion, AR from Leola, AR?

The driving distance from Orion, AR to Leola, AR is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
32.96 mi
00h 59m
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
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leola
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in Orion
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orion
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Leola
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Orion
16.5 mi
00h 29m
To Leola
16.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant County Rd 58

    6.6 mi · 23 min · Grant County Rd 58

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grant County Rd 58
20 mi · 61%
Longest Stretch

Grant County Rd 58

Continue straight

13.4 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 29m from Orion
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 16.5 miles from Orion and 16.5 miles from Leola.

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 4.4 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Orion and Leola. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).

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#1 Orion

Orion is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4742600, -92.2532100
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Leola

#2 Leola

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population508
Coordinates34.1695400, -92.5909900
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant County Rd 58 (-92.253203, 34.474248)
End: (-92.590961, 34.169555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.39
Round trip
$8.79
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.39 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.63 $5.36 $10.73
Diesel $5.42 $6.28 $12.56

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 Orion and Leola. The current time is 09:03:10.

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.