Origin
Sherwood, AR
Evening in Sherwood on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherwood, AR to Elkins, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
166 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
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6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Elkins, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sherwood, AR to Elkins, AR covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, AR 23, AR 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83 miles from Sherwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 166 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and AR 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.8 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 23. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sherwood, AR to Elkins, AR is easy. At 3h 19m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sherwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wildwood Avenue
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sherwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Country Club Road
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Elkins, AR, road signs point toward Ozark and Huntsville.
Ozark
121.7 mi in
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~2h 7m
Huntsville
121.7 mi in
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~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 116.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| AR 23 | 24.4 mi | 36m |
| AR 16 | 19.6 mi | 34m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Camp Robinson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McCain Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 47th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 116.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Elkins, AR.
1
Start on South Fairway Avenue
181 ft
·
9 sec
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South Fairway Avenue
2
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Wildwood Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
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48 sec
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Sherwood Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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Country Club Road
5
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
480 ft
·
21 sec
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North Hills Boulevard
6
Turn left onto AR 107
1.9 mi
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3 min
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John F Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn right onto McCain Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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McCain Boulevard
8
Continue on West 47th Street
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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West 47th Street
9
Turn left onto AR 176
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Camp Robinson Road
10
Turn right onto AR 176
509 ft
·
12 sec
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West 37th Street
11
Continue on AR 176
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Doyle Venable Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 65
117 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
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I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Ozark, Huntsville
15
Turn right onto AR 23
24 mi
·
36 min
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AR 23
16
Turn slight left
78 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left onto AR 16
20 mi
·
34 min
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AR 16
18
Turn right onto Church Street
155 ft
·
6 sec
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Church Street
19
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.8 miles.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkins, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 166 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sherwood, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 116.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83 mi from Sherwood, AR · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.8 miles.
Arriving in Elkins, AR
The final approach into Elkins, 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 Elkins, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.07 one way
$50.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.80 | $59.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.24 | $10.62 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Elkins, AR
Evening in Elkins on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
13 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
3h 19m 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 Elkins, AR covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, AR 23, AR 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 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 $25.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Sherwood, AR to Elkins, AR is easy. At 3h 19m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sherwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Sherwood, AR and Elkins, AR, road signs point toward Ozark and Huntsville.
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