Origin
Forrest City, AR
Afternoon in Forrest City on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
92.7 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forrest City, AR
Nino Souza
Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Trip Overview
Spanning 92.7 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Forrest City to Sherwood takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. It is a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary. You can expect to spend about $13 on fuel for the trek between these two Southeastern locales. The route relies on local roads rather than interstates, utilizing paths like West Broadway Avenue and North Washington Street. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it works best for travelers who prefer a steady, focused pace over high-speed highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Forrest City, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via West Broadway Avenue and North Washington Street, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Broadway Avenue, the driving experience is characterized by frequent adjustments and turns. This lack of highway stretches means you will experience a constant, rhythmic change in surroundings as you transition toward the Sherwood area. It is a practical, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springhill Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McCain Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Landers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wildwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest City, AR and Sherwood, AR.
1
Start on North Division
30 ft
·
7 sec
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North Division
2
Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Broadway Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Washington Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge slight left
85 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
7
Continue on Springhill Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springhill Drive
8
Turn left onto McCain Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
McCain Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Landers Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Landers Road
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, St. Louis
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, St. Louis
11
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Wildwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue
13
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Turn straight onto Trammel Road
331 ft
·
7 sec
·
Trammel Road
15
Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wildwood Avenue
16
Turn right onto South Fairway Avenue
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Fairway Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 27 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic. Since there are zero planned stops in the data, try to handle any necessary errands or fuel top-offs before you start your journey to keep your travel time efficient. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you move through North Washington Street and toward the Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock area, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires steady focus. Pack your own snacks and water since you won't be making any formal stops along the way. Your best bet is to treat this as a direct, no-fuss transit between Forrest City and Sherwood.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Forrest City, AR, or about 43m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherwood, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Forrest City, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forrest City, AR
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forrest City, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Forrest City, AR · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Forrest City, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sherwood, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.17 one way
$28.34 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
1h 27m 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 Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Avenue, North Washington Street, Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Forrest City, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.17 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 Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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