Origin
Perla, AR
Evening in Perla on Thursday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, Martin Luther King Road, Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Page Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR is easy. At 59m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Page Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 270B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Page Avenue
Turn right onto East Page Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 270B / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 270B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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US 70; US 270 / Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
Merge onto US 70; US 270 / Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
26 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 70 / Airport Road
Turn left onto US 70 / Airport Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Martin Luther King Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Airport Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| East Page Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Malvern Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 12.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perla, AR and Cross Roads, AR.
1
Start on Jones Road
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jones Road
2
Turn right onto East Page Avenue
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Page Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 270B
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on US 270B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Boulevard
5
Continue on US 270B
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
6
Continue on US 270B
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Martin Luther King Road
7
Continue on US 270
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
8
Take the exit onto US 270
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 270
9
Merge onto US 70; US 270
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
10
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 70
11
Turn left onto US 70
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Airport Road
12
Continue on US 70
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 70
13
Turn right onto Sugar Loaf Valley Road
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sugar Loaf Valley Road
14
Arrive at destination
Sugar Loaf Valley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Perla, AR · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Perla, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cross Roads, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cross Roads, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Cross Roads, AR
Evening in Cross Roads on Thursday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, Martin Luther King Road, Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Perla, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.71 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.
The drive from Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR is easy. At 59m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Page Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 270B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Perla, AR to Cross Roads, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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