How far is Perla, AR from Cross Roads, AR?
The driving distance from Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Perla and Cross Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perla and Cross Roads.
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Start on Jones Road
23 m · 5 sec · Jones Road
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Turn right onto East Page Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Page Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3274 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Road
12.7 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Road
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Continue on Malvern Avenue
1 km · 53 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Take the exit left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1214 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Airport Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
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Continue on US 70
12.7 mi · 19 min · US 70
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Turn right onto Sugar Loaf Valley Road
74 m · 11 sec · Sugar Loaf Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sugar Loaf Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Perla and Cross Roads.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Road
Continue on Martin Luther King Road
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 Perla and Sunny near Cross Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perla to Cross Roads?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 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?
Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Perla and 22.2 miles from Cross Roads.
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 8.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Perla and Sunny near Cross Roads.
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 Perla and Cross Roads. Straight-line distance: 35.8 mi (57.61 km).
#1 Perla
Human settlement in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 247 |
| Coordinates | 34.3645400, -92.7715600 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cross Roads
Cross Roads is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3778700, -93.3990700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Roads (-93.39907, 34.37787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
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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