Spanning 140.2 miles, the drive from Harrison to Sherwood is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes. You will head out on South Main Street and East Central Avenue before transitioning to I-40 to complete the trip. Because the total travel time is manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting around $21 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trip. Both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you traverse the Arkansas landscape.
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
69.1 miles from Harrison, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
92.2 mi
1h 59m
US 62
40.8 mi
58m
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.6 mi
6m
East Central Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Country Club Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
North Hills Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 92.2 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, AR and Sherwood, AR.
1
Start on West Stephenson Avenue
78 ft·7 sec·West Stephenson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft·14 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 7
0.4 mi·35 sec·East Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
372 ft·10 sec
5
Merge onto US 62; US 65; US 412
41 mi·58 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
6
Continue on US 65; AR 27
27 mi·36 min·US 65; AR 27
7
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
38 mi·53 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
8
Take the exit onto US 65
28 mi·28 min·US 65
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on I- 40 Access Road
368 ft·7 sec·I- 40 Access Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto AR 107
0.4 mi·49 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
12
Continue on AR 107
3.2 mi·5 min·John F Kennedy Boulevard
13
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
480 ft·17 sec·North Hills Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Country Club Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Country Club Road
15
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi·47 sec·Sherwood Avenue
16
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Wildwood Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
181 ft·7 sec·South Fairway Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
South Fairway Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 2-hour and 36-minute drive, plan to depart early to stay fresh and alert. You have one scheduled stop available, which is a great opportunity to stretch and refuel for your $21 budget. Since the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, flexibility is your biggest advantage; take your time navigating the turns instead of rushing the pace. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between local streets and I-40. If you find the winding sections tiring, utilize your designated stop to reset before completing the final leg of your journey into 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 69.1 miles from Harrison, AR, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.2 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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 38m 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 37m
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 Harrison, 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 Harrison, AR
This is one driving day of about 138.2 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Harrison, 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 US 65 for about 92.2 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 138.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
106 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 59m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
137.7 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|Sherwood Avenue
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
138.2 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|South Fairway Avenue
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.87 one way
$41.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.91
$45.82
premium
$4.56
$24.81
$49.61
diesel
$5.61
$30.51
$61.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.5
0
$14.51
$6.63
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.09
$5.53
EV Truck/SUV
55.3
0
$19.35
$8.84
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Harrison, AR
Morning
in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sherwood, AR
Morning
in Sherwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
69 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
3 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 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route focuses on local navigation, with zero percent of the travel occurring on major highways. You will experience a mix of winding local roads that require frequent adjustments in speed and steering. Because of the technical nature of these roads, you should prepare for a drive that feels more engaging than a standard freeway cruise. The constant turns ensure you stay active in the driver's seat for the entirety of the 140.2-mile trek.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.2 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 62. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrison, AR to Sherwood, AR is easy. At 3h 8m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 106 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 133.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 92.2 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 106 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 133.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Sherwood, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
