Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Sherwood, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
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Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive from Little Rock, AR to Sherwood, AR, will only take about 18 minutes to complete, making it a perfect option for a quick local trip. With no highway driving, expect a turn-heavy local experience that keeps you engaged. The estimated fuel cost is a mere $2, reflecting the brief distance. Since it's so short, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward journey within the Southeast region, specifically within Arkansas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 7th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John F Kennedy Boulevard
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Sherwood, AR.
1
Start on this road
385 ft
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Capitol
3
Continue on State Capitol
528 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Capitol
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
116 ft
·
7 sec
·
Capitol Mall
5
Turn right onto State Capitol
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
6
Turn left onto West 7th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
7
Turn left onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway Street
8
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
9
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Broadway Street
10
Continue on West 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 7th Street
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Capitol
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Capitol Mall
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Sherwood Avenue
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Fairway Avenue
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Sherwood, AR
Late night in Sherwood on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating city streets rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, this route emphasizes local road navigation, primarily using State Capitol, Capitol Mall, and West 7th Street. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the numerous turns will keep you actively steering. This type of drive is best suited for those who prefer engaging with the local infrastructure rather than covering long distances quickly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on John F Kennedy Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (State Capitol): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Little Rock, AR
Full guide →Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on John F Kennedy Boulevard. 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: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (State Capitol): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sherwood, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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