Centerton, AR to Sherwood, AR is 217.2 miles and takes about 3h 49m via I 49 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Arkansas, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and high percentage of highway travel, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, especially if you want to maximize time at your destination. It's a practical option for moving between these two Arkansas locations with minimal fuss.
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
108.6 miles from Centerton, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
140 mi
2h 20m
I 49
65.7 mi
1h 8m
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.6 mi
6m
Southwest 14th Street
2.3 mi
3m
East Centerton Boulevard
1.9 mi
2m
Southeast 14th Street
1.6 mi
2m
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Country Club Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 140 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerton, AR and Sherwood, AR.
1
Start on West Spring Street
91 ft·5 sec·West Spring Street
2
Turn right onto AR 102B
492 ft·17 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 102
1.9 mi·2 min·East Centerton Boulevard
4
Continue on AR 102
2.3 mi·3 min·Southwest 14th Street
5
Continue on AR 102
1.6 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 62; AR 12
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
66 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
9
Merge onto I 40; US 71
140 mi·2 hr 20 min·I 40; US 71
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on I- 40 Access Road
368 ft·7 sec·I- 40 Access Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto AR 107
0.4 mi·49 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
13
Continue on AR 107
3.2 mi·5 min·John F Kennedy Boulevard
14
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
480 ft·17 sec·North Hills Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Country Club Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Country Club Road
16
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi·47 sec·Sherwood Avenue
17
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Wildwood Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
181 ft·7 sec·South Fairway Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
South Fairway Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour 49-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to allow for flexibility. Since it's a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time. There's one recommended stop, so plan to take a break roughly halfway through the 217.2-mile route. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $35; filling up before you leave Centerton or at your stop will ensure you have plenty. Pay attention to the transition off I 40 onto local roads as you near Sherwood.
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 108.6 miles from Centerton, AR, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherwood, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Centerton, 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 Centerton, AR
This is one driving day of about 217.2 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Centerton, 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 140 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 217.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 102B / North Main Street
Turn right onto AR 102B / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
212.6 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
216.7 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|Sherwood Avenue
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
217.2 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|South Fairway Avenue
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.38 one way
$66.77 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$36.92
$73.85
premium
$4.65
$39.74
$79.47
diesel
$5.35
$45.75
$91.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.81
$10.43
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$19.01
$8.69
EV Truck/SUV
86.9
1
$30.41
$13.90
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of May 22, 2026
Origin
Centerton, AR
Afternoon
in Centerton on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 to 10 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sherwood, AR
Afternoon
in Sherwood on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ENE 5 mph72% chanceLive 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
2 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 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 95% of your time on highways, primarily on I 49 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 140 miles on I 40. The route concludes with a short section on John F Kennedy Boulevard, indicating a transition from high-speed travel to more local roads as you approach Sherwood. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits on the highway portions.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 102B / North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 12 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 (AR 102B / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,747 ft305 ft
Total Climb
586 ft
Total Descent
1,510 ft
Highest Point
1,747 ft
~47.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,442 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Centerton, AR to Sherwood, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
The longest stretch is about 140 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 102B / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Sherwood, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
