Origin
Carlisle, AR
Afternoon in Carlisle on Friday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carlisle, AR to Kelly Addition, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carlisle, AR
Ollie Craig
Kelly Addition, AR
Fernando Ortiz P
Trip Overview
The drive from Carlisle, AR to Kelly Addition, AR covers 22.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, State Highway 89, South Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 22.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and State Highway 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.2 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and State Highway 89. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (AR 13 / Bobby L Glover Highway): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (Sandhill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto West 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AR 13 / Bobby L Glover Highway
At end of road, turn right onto AR 13 / Bobby L Glover Highway
Navigation decision point
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Sandhill Road
Turn sharp right onto Sandhill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Sunset Country Lane
Turn right onto Sunset Country Lane
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 89 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| South Pine Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Sandhill Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Bobby L Glover Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Williams Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sunset Country Lane | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 9.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle, AR and Kelly Addition, AR.
1
Start on North Court Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Court Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto West 4th Street
363 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn right onto North Williams Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Williams Avenue
4
Continue on West 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 10th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto AR 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bobby L Glover Highway
6
Continue on AR 13
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 13
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AR 89: Lonoke
10
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn left onto AR 89
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 89
12
Turn right onto AR 89
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pine Street
13
Turn sharp right onto Sandhill Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandhill Road
14
Turn left onto Forbus Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Forbus Road
15
Turn right onto Sunset Country Lane
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Country Lane
16
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kelly Addition, AR
Afternoon in Kelly Addition on Friday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carlisle, AR to Kelly Addition, AR covers 22.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, State Highway 89, South Pine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Carlisle, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (AR 13 / Bobby L Glover Highway): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (Sandhill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Carlisle, AR to Kelly Addition, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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