If you are planning a trip from Sherwood to Ashdown, you are looking at a straightforward 159.5-mile journey across Arkansas. Clocking in at approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your travel time on I-30 before navigating North State Line Avenue and State Highway 108 to reach your destination. Budgeting around $24 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trip. Since the drive is manageable in a single stint, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you have a packed itinerary at your destination. Both cities are located within the Southeast region, keeping the overall environment consistent throughout your travel.
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
79.8 miles from Sherwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
131.3 mi
2h 14m
North State Line Avenue
11.3 mi
15m
State Highway 108
6.3 mi
11m
US 167
4.9 mi
6m
I 57
2.6 mi
3m
Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
Warden Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 131.3 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Ashdown, AR.
1
Start on South Fairway Avenue
181 ft·13 sec·South Fairway Avenue
2
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Wildwood Avenue
3
Turn slight right
181 ft·8 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Warden Road
0.4 mi·41 sec·Warden Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
2.6 mi·3 min·I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
8
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi·6 min·US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi·26 min·I 30; US 67
Exit 138Toward TexarkanaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 30; US 70
107 mi·1 hr 47 min·I 30; US 70
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward AR 108: Mandeville
12
Turn right onto AR 108
6.3 mi·11 min·State Highway 108
13
Turn right onto US 59; US 71
11 mi·15 min·North State Line Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
83 ft·2 sec·East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your travel efficient, aim for a departure time that avoids peak congestion on I-30, especially if you are traveling during weekday commuting hours. Although the trip is short enough to handle in one go, planning for at least one stop will help you break up the 159.5-mile trek and keep you refreshed. Since you will spend over 130 miles on the interstate, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the main highway to avoid unnecessary stops. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition from the interstate onto State Highway 108, as this change in road type requires more attention than the long, uninterrupted highway stretches. Having this flexibility is a major advantage, allowing you to easily adjust your schedule based on traffic flow.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.8 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.3 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 27m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashdown, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 159.5 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Sherwood, 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 30 for about 131.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 148.1
Texarkana, Texas
Hours: 5:30–11 pm
+19037923222
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 141.8 — 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|Wildwood Avenue
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip|~8m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
10.2 mi into trip|~14m in|I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
4
141.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward AR 108: Mandeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 108: Mandeville
4
141.8 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|AR 108 / State Highway 108
Turn right onto AR 108 / State Highway 108
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.09 one way
$48.18 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.44
$52.89
premium
$4.56
$28.63
$57.26
diesel
$5.61
$35.22
$70.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.75
$7.66
Efficient EV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
EV Truck/SUV
63.8
0
$22.33
$10.21
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 15, 2026
Origin
Sherwood, AR
Late night
in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ashdown, AR
Late night
in Ashdown on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. The core of your journey involves a significant 131.3-mile stretch along I-30, which dominates the duration of the drive. Because of this high interstate concentration, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced rhythm once you leave Sherwood. As you transition onto North State Line Avenue and State Highway 108 toward Ashdown, the character of the road shifts from high-speed interstate travel to more localized driving. It is a functional, efficient route that prioritizes speed over winding scenic detours, making it ideal if you want to reach Ashdown with minimal navigation stress.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.3 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and North State Line Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
372 ft255 ft
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
325 ft
Highest Point
372 ft
~45.6 mi in
Elevation Range
117 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 Sherwood, AR to Ashdown, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
10.2 mi in|~14m|via I 30; US 67
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 159.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 131.3 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashdown, AR before heading back.
