How far is Sheridan, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Sheridan, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
34.6 mi
00h 36m
Flight
31.02 mi
49.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.02 mi
Kilometers
49.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Sheridan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
East End
AR

Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas

From Sheridan
17.3 mi
00h 18m
To Little Rock
17.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    715 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Rock Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Rock Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 630

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    938 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Little Rock.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 52%
I 530 North
11.7 mi · 34%
North Rock Street
2.49 mi · 7%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.56 mi · 4%
I 630
0.43 mi · 1%
West Center Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Bypass

Continue on Sheridan Bypass

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East End
00h 18m from Sheridan
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheridan and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

East End is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Sheridan and 17.3 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sheridan and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near East End

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

23 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

81 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 31.02 mi (49.92 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

Population5,035
Coordinates34.3070400, -92.4012700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oak Street (-92.401457, 34.307042)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
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
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.24
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.62 $9.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.63 $5.64 $11.29
Diesel $5.42 $6.61 $13.21

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 Sheridan and Little Rock. The current time is 22:41:22.

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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.