Trip from Sherwood, AR to Blytheville, AR

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

185.6 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 3m ★

6 AM

3h 15m

8 AM

3h 38m

10 AM

3h 23m

12 PM

3h 20m

3 PM

3h 24m

5 PM

3h 37m

8 PM

3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Sherwood to Blytheville, you are looking at a 185.6-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 14 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $28 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel. Navigating through the Southeast, you will utilize a combination of I-40, the Blues Highway, and South Division Street to complete your transit. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this straightforward path provides a reliable connection across the state.

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

92.8 miles from Sherwood, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 67% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 121.5-mile stretch on I-40, which serves as the backbone of your transit. Once you transition off the interstate onto the Blues Highway and South Division Street, the pace shifts from high-speed arterial driving to a more localized feel. This combination keeps the drive efficient while offering a clear progression from major corridors into the city streets of Blytheville. You will find that the road remains consistent and predictable, providing a steady driving environment for the duration of your trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Wildwood 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 Sherwood, AR to Blytheville, AR is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Sherwood, AR to Blytheville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wildwood Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Warden Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 55 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Blues Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 61	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Division Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Wildwood Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Blytheville, AR.

1

Start on South Fairway Avenue

180 ft · 13 sec · South Fairway Avenue

2

Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wildwood Avenue

3

Turn slight right

180 ft · 8 sec

4

Turn slight right onto Warden Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Warden Road

5

Take the ramp slight left

0.1 mi · 18 sec

6

Merge slight left

2.2 mi · 2 min

7

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Memphis

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 40 East: Memphis

8

Merge slight left

121 mi · 2 hr 3 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

10

Continue on Blues Highway

55 mi · 56 min · Blues Highway

11

Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Blytheville

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 61: Blytheville

12

Turn left onto South Division Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Division Street

13

Turn left onto West Main Street

46 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since the drive is manageable in a single day, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop during the 185.6-mile trek to stretch your legs and refresh, especially during the long 121.5-mile segment on I-40. Because fuel costs hover around $28, filling up before you leave Sherwood is a smart way to minimize stops along the way. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when transitioning from the interstate to the local stretches of the Blues Highway to ensure you reach Blytheville without stress. Prioritizing a morning departure will help you beat potential traffic congestion and arrive at your destination with time to spare.

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 92.8 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 37m 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 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.8 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blytheville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Sherwood, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 185.6 miles and 3h 14m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.8 mi from Sherwood, AR · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cabot, AR

93 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

Pine Bluff, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cabot, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from Sherwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blytheville, AR

The final approach into Blytheville, 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 Blytheville, 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

$28.03 one way

$56.06 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$30.77	$61.54
premium	$4.56	$33.31	$66.63
diesel	$5.61	$40.98	$81.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.7	$19.49	$8.91
Efficient EV	46.4	$16.24	$7.42
EV Truck/SUV	74.2	$25.98	$11.88

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Sherwood, AR

Evening in Sherwood on Tuesday

Local time

8:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blytheville, AR

Evening in Blytheville on Tuesday

Local time

8:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°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

22 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 14m 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 Blytheville, AR covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wildwood Avenue, Warden Road, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.8 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 $28.03 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 Blytheville, AR is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Sherwood, AR to Blytheville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Sherwood, AR to Blytheville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Sherwood, AR or browse trips ending in Blytheville, AR.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AR road trips.

Explore maps for Sherwood, AR or Blytheville, AR on MapSof.net.