Origin
Sherwood, AR
Evening in Sherwood on Friday
Local time
8:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherwood, AR to Arkadelphia, 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
75.5 mi
122 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 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sherwood, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 75.5 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, US 167, North 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 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: 75.5 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 75.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and US 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 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 16 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 60.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 167. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
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 75.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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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Wildwood Avenue
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
5
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Spr...
7
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Spr...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sherwood, AR and Arkadelphia, AR, road signs point toward Texarkana and Hot Springs.
Texarkana
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 30; US 67
Hot Springs
70.4 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 60.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| North 10th Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 57 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warden Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.
1
Start on South Fairway Avenue
181 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Fairway Avenue
2
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wildwood Avenue
3
Turn slight right
181 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Warden Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Warden Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
8
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 30; US 70
36 mi
·
36 min
·
I 30; US 70
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
12
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
7 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
13
Turn left onto AR 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
14
Continue on US 67; AR 7
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
15
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Caddo Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from Sherwood, AR · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Sherwood, 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 60.2 miles.
Arriving in Arkadelphia, AR
The final approach into Arkadelphia, 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
$11.40 one way
$22.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 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 | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
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
Arkadelphia, AR
Evening in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
8:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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 Sherwood, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 75.5 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, US 167, North 10th 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 37.8 miles from Sherwood, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.40 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 75.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sherwood, AR and Arkadelphia, AR, road signs point toward Texarkana and Hot Springs.
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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