Origin
Sherwood, AR
Evening in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherwood, AR to Fordyce, AR
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
77.2 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Fordyce, AR
SHVETS production
Trip Overview
The drive from Sherwood, AR to Fordyce, AR covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, I 530, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.8 miles on US 167. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.80 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.6 miles from Sherwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 77.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 167 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.8 miles on US 167.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
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~8m in
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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...
6
10.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
20.2 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dora...
4
77 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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US 79B; AR 8 / East 4th Street
Turn right onto US 79B; AR 8 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Sherwood, AR to Fordyce, AR, road signs begin pointing toward El Dorado along the way.
El Dorado
20.2 mi in
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~25m
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via US 167
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 60.8 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 530 | 10 mi | 10m |
| I 57 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Moro | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Warden Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 60.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Fordyce, AR.
1
Start on South Fairway Avenue
181 ft
·
13 sec
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South Fairway Avenue
2
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Wildwood Avenue
3
Turn slight right
181 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Warden Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Warden Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 40; US 167
8
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
10.0 mi
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10 min
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I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 167
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 167
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 79B
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Moro
12
Turn right onto US 79B; AR 8
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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East 4th Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 79B; AR 8
Trip Plan
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 38.6 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.8 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 77.2 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.6 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fordyce, 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 77.2 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 60.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Sherwood, AR · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Sherwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 167 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.8 miles.
Arriving in Fordyce, AR
The final approach into Fordyce, 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 Fordyce, 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
$11.80 one way
$23.60 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.94 | $25.89 |
| premium | $4.61 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Fordyce, AR
Evening in Fordyce on Sunday
Local time
6:21 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 32m 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 Fordyce, AR covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, I 530, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.6 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 $11.80 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 is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sherwood, AR to Fordyce, AR, road signs begin pointing toward El Dorado along the way.
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