Origin
Arkadelphia, AR
Morning in Arkadelphia on Saturday
Local time
11:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arkadelphia, AR to Sherwood, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
74.3 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkadelphia, AR
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Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Trip Overview
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Sherwood, AR covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, North 10th Street, John F Kennedy Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 74.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and North 10th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.6 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and North 10th Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 69.5 miles in near US 65.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 74.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 69.5 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 70.1 miles (AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
5
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
73.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Sherwood Avenue
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
South Fairway Avenue
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Sherwood, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
69.5 mi in
|
~1h 16m
|
via US 65
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 64.6 mi | 1h 8m |
| North 10th Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Valley Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sherwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 65 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Country Club Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia, AR and Sherwood, AR.
1
Start on US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Caddo Street
2
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
3
Continue on US 67; AR 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 30
60 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 30
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 30; US 67
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 65
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
10
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
Calvary Road
11
Turn right onto AR 107
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
12
Continue on AR 107
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
13
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
480 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Hills Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Country Club Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Country Club Road
15
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sherwood Avenue
16
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
181 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Fairway Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
South Fairway Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Arkadelphia, AR · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Arkadelphia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.
Arriving in Sherwood, AR
The final approach into Sherwood, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.22 one way
$22.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Sherwood, AR
Morning in Sherwood on Saturday
Local time
11:52 AM
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
2 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
1h 25m 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 Arkadelphia, AR to Sherwood, AR covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, North 10th Street, John F Kennedy Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Arkadelphia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.22 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 74.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 69.5 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 70.1 miles (AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Sherwood, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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