How far is Shannon Hills, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Shannon Hills, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon Hills and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills and Little Rock.
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Start on Tall Pine Drive
10 m · 7 sec · Tall Pine Drive
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Turn left onto Sardis Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Sardis Road
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Turn left onto Mabelvale Main Street
1271 ft · 30 sec · Mabelvale Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mabelvale Pike
2463 ft · 49 sec · Mabelvale Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mabelvale Pike
43 m · 3 sec · Mabelvale Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Mabelvale Pike
1749 ft · 39 sec · Mabelvale Pike
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Turn left
141 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1293 ft · 26 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I-30 Frontage Road
2069 ft · 43 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 630
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Capitol
153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn slight right
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shannon Hills and Little Rock.
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.
I-30 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
6.39 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shannon Hills and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shannon Hills to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Shannon Hills and 7.5 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon Hills and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock
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 North Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannon Hills and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 10.6 mi (17.06 km).
#1 Shannon Hills
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,087 |
| Coordinates | 34.6200900, -92.3954300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.79 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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