Road Trips from Sherwood, AR
Looking for a quick escape from Sherwood? You've got options. For a short hop that still feels like a change of scenery, there are several destinations under an hour away, some with parks to explore. If you're up for a longer drive, you can reach further corners of Arkansas, with some routes offering higher drive scores for a more engaging highway experience. Most of these are day trips, but the longer ones might make you consider an overnight stay.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
Jacksonville, AR
13m8.3 mi one way
This is your closest option, just 8.3 miles and 20 minutes away. It offers a mixed drive profile and has parks, making it a solid choice for a very short outing without straying far. It's the least time-intensive drive available.
Fordyce, AR
1h 32m77.2 mi one way
This 77.2-mile, 1.5-hour route is another highway-focused option. While it doesn't highlight nearby parks, its drive score is a respectable 7, making it a straightforward drive for a day out.
Bryant, AR
1h 39m85.2 mi one way
A good choice if you want a highway-focused drive that’s not too long, at 85.2 miles and 1.7 hours. It has parks and a decent drive score of 7, offering a bit more road time than the closest options but still manageable for a day trip.
Lonoke, AR
31m25 mi one way
At 25 miles and 30 minutes, this is a quick highway-focused drive. It includes park access, providing a brief getaway with a moderate drive score of 6. It's a step up in distance from Jacksonville but still very accessible.
Full-day getaway
10 total in this range
Blytheville, AR
3h 14m185.6 mi one way
This is your longest haul, 185.6 miles and 3.2 hours, with the highest drive score of 10. It’s purely highway-focused and doesn't list parks, but it’s the best pick if maximizing drive time and distance is your goal.
Ashdown, AR
2h 56m159.5 mi one way
This 159.5-mile, 2.9-hour drive has a good drive score of 8 and features mostly flat terrain. Notably, it's the only route that specifically mentions access to Hot Springs National Park, a significant draw for nature lovers.
De Queen, AR
3h 26m151.2 mi one way
Jonesboro, AR
2h 12m122.3 mi one way
Booneville, AR
2h 44m130.3 mi one way
A solid 130.3-mile, 2.7-hour highway-focused option with a drive score of 8. It includes park access, making it a balanced choice for a day trip that offers a good amount of driving and a chance to visit a park.
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When to Go
Spring
With parks accessible on many routes, spring offers mild weather for drives like the one to Ashdown, potentially enjoying nearby natural areas.
Summer
Longer drives like Blytheville or Fayetteville become more appealing in summer, offering extended time on the road and park visits.
Fall
The highway-focused drives, particularly those with higher scores like Fort Smith or Blytheville, are great for experiencing fall colors.
Winter
Shorter, highway-focused trips like Jacksonville or Lonoke are practical winter escapes, minimizing time in potentially colder conditions.
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