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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on North Oak Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
715 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North Rock Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Rock Street
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
11.7 mi · 13 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 Sheridan 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East End.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 31.02 mi (49.92 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas
| Population | 5,035 |
| Coordinates | 34.3070400, -92.4012700 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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