How far is Shannon, AR from Maynard, AR?

The driving distance from Shannon, AR to Maynard, AR is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.76 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.96 mi
24.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.96 mi
Kilometers
24.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.76 mi
Kilometers
26.97 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maynard
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM CDT
Return by in Shannon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shannon
2026-04-23T08:43
Arrive Maynard
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shannon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pocahontas
AR

City in Arkansas

From Shannon
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To Maynard
8.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon and Maynard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shannon and Maynard.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1108 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Thomasville Street

    2706 ft · 48 sec · North Thomasville Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Thomasville Street

    1051 ft · 23 sec · North Thomasville Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Thomasville Street

    938 ft · 17 sec · Thomasville Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mansker Drive

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Mansker Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shannon and Maynard.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mansker Drive
11.5 mi · 69%
North Thomasville Street
0.71 mi · 4%
East Broadway Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Thomasville Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mansker Drive

Turn right onto Mansker Drive

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
00h 11m from Shannon
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shannon and Mostly Sunny near Maynard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shannon to Maynard?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Shannon and 8.4 miles from Maynard.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon and Mostly Sunny near Maynard.

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

22 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

75 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Maynard. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.07 km).

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#1 Shannon

Shannon is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2089600, -90.9581800
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Maynard

#2 Maynard

City in Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population419
Coordinates36.4197900, -90.8973400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 90 (-90.958181, 36.208783)
End: Hwy 166 (-90.897335, 36.419741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.47
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.23 $4.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.51 $5.03
Premium $4.63 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $5.42 $3.19 $6.39

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 Shannon and Maynard. The current time is 08:43:11.

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.