Spanning 92.7 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Forrest City to Sherwood takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. It is a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary. You can expect to spend about $13 on fuel for the trek between these two Southeastern locales. The route relies on local roads rather than interstates, utilizing paths like West Broadway Avenue and North Washington Street. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it works best for travelers who prefer a steady, focused pace over high-speed highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.1 miles from Forrest City, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
84.9 mi
1h 25m
North Washington Street
2 mi
2m
I 57
1.7 mi
1m
Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Springhill Drive
0.6 mi
1m
West Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Landers Road
0.3 mi
<1m
McCain Boulevard
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest City, AR and Sherwood, AR.
1
Start on North Division
31 ft·6 sec·North Division
2
Turn left onto US 70
0.3 mi·31 sec·West Broadway Avenue
3
Turn left onto AR 1B
2.0 mi·2 min·North Washington Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
85 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little RockUse the right lane.
7
Continue on Springhill Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Springhill Drive
8
Turn left onto McCain Boulevard
0.1 mi·15 sec·McCain Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Landers Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Landers Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, St. Louis
11
Merge onto I 57; US 167
1.7 mi·1 min·I 57; US 167
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Wildwood Avenue
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
14
Turn straight onto Trammel Road
332 ft·6 sec·Trammel Road
15
Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Wildwood Avenue
16
Turn right onto South Fairway Avenue
181 ft·7 sec·South Fairway Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Fairway Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 27 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic. Since there are zero planned stops in the data, try to handle any necessary errands or fuel top-offs before you start your journey to keep your travel time efficient. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you move through North Washington Street and toward the Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock area, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires steady focus. Pack your own snacks and water since you won't be making any formal stops along the way. Your best bet is to treat this as a direct, no-fuss transit between Forrest City and Sherwood.
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 46.1 miles from Forrest City, AR, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 48m 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 17m
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 Forrest City, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forrest City, AR
This is one driving day of about 92.1 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Forrest City, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 84.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90.6 — 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|US 70 / West Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto US 70 / West Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Li...
5
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, St. Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: J...
5
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.91 one way
$27.82 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.27
$30.54
premium
$4.56
$16.53
$33.06
diesel
$5.61
$20.33
$40.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.6
0
$9.67
$4.42
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.06
$3.68
EV Truck/SUV
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Forrest City, AR
Afternoon
in Forrest City on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 10 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sherwood, AR
Afternoon
in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Hazen, AR
46 mi in
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
6 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
1h 38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via West Broadway Avenue and North Washington Street, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Broadway Avenue, the driving experience is characterized by frequent adjustments and turns. This lack of highway stretches means you will experience a constant, rhythmic change in surroundings as you transition toward the Sherwood area. It is a practical, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with local infrastructure.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and North Washington Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70 / West Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
330 ft188 ft
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
76 ft
Highest Point
330 ft
~92.1 mi in
Elevation Range
142 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 Forrest City, AR to Sherwood, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock along the way.
Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
87.4 mi in|~1h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 92.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sherwood, AR before heading back.
