Origin
Shirley, AR
Evening in Shirley on Friday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shirley, AR to Southside, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shirley, AR
Guilherme Simão
Southside, AR
WoodysMedia
Trip Overview
Shirley, AR to Southside, AR is 23.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via US 65, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on a major highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a larger journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 59% of the travel occurring on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 65, Guffy Lane, and State Highway 9. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 13.9 miles on US 65, providing a taste of highway driving. The road character shifts as you transition between these different road types, offering a varied experience behind the wheel without becoming overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 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 around 10 miles in near US 65; AR 9; AR 16.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shirley, AR to Southside, AR is easy. At 37m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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US 65; AR 9; AR 16
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Guffy Lane | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 9 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sam Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US Highway 65 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley, AR and Southside, AR.
1
Start on Sam Street
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sam Street
2
Continue on AR 9
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 9
3
Continue on AR 9
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Guffy Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 65; AR 9; AR 16
5
Arrive at destination
US 65
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
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
Southside, AR
Evening in Southside on Friday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Shirley, AR to Southside, AR covers 23.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, Guffy Lane, State Highway 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Shirley, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 Shirley, AR to Southside, AR is easy. At 37m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point.
The route from Shirley, AR to Southside, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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