Sherwood, AR to Bella Vista, AR is 222.5 miles and takes about 3h 57m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region towards the northwest. The route is almost entirely on major highways, making it a straightforward point-to-point drive. If you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without much fuss, this is a solid option for a single day. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the trip.
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
111.2 miles from Sherwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
139.1 mi
2h 19m
I 49
71.3 mi
1h 14m
US 71
4.8 mi
7m
John F Kennedy Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
Cooper Road
1.1 mi
2m
Camp Robinson Road
0.7 mi
1m
McCain Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
East Lancashire Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 139.1 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Bella Vista, AR.
1
Start on South Fairway Avenue
181 ft·9 sec·South Fairway Avenue
2
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Wildwood Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·Sherwood Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Country Club Road
5
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
480 ft·21 sec·North Hills Boulevard
6
Turn left onto AR 107
1.9 mi·3 min·John F Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn right onto McCain Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·McCain Boulevard
8
Continue on West 47th Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·West 47th Street
9
Turn left onto AR 176
0.7 mi·1 min·Camp Robinson Road
10
Turn right onto AR 176
509 ft·12 sec·West 37th Street
11
Continue on AR 176
0.2 mi·32 sec·Doyle Venable Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 65
139 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
15
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
19 mi·20 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 49; US 71
5.7 mi·6 min·I 49; US 71
18
Take the exit onto US 71
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 71
Exit 91Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi·7 min·US 71
Use the right lane.
20
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Lancashire Boulevard
21
Turn left onto AR 340
0.5 mi·1 min·East Lancashire Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Cooper Road
23
Turn left onto Billingsley Drive
205 ft·11 sec·Billingsley Drive
24
Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane
305 ft·13 sec·Hartsfield Lane
25
Arrive at destination
Hartsfield Lane
Trip Plan
With a total driving time under 4 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Sherwood in the morning should give you ample daylight to reach Bella Vista. Consider starting your drive after morning rush hour to avoid any initial congestion. Since the drive is relatively short and predominantly highway, you may only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit opportunity is 139.1 miles on I 40, and plan your refueling accordingly.
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 111.2 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.1 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 49 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.2 miles or 1h 57m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bella Vista, 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 222.5 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 40 for about 139.1 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 216 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Wildwood Avenue
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Country Club Road
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
190.7 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
215.7 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|US 71
Take the exit onto US 71
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 91
6
216 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.89 one way
$61.77 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$34.56
$69.12
premium
$4.29
$37.57
$75.14
diesel
$4.80
$42.01
$84.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.8
0
$23.36
$10.68
Efficient EV
55.6
0
$19.47
$8.90
EV Truck/SUV
89
1
$31.15
$14.24
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Sherwood, AR
Late night
in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Bella Vista, AR
Late night
in Bella Vista on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
73°F
Delaware, AR
111 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
5 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
3h 57m 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 97% of your time on major highways, with the longest continuous stretch on I 40 covering 139.1 miles. The transition to surface roads is minimal, occurring primarily as you approach your destination. Given the highway-heavy profile, anticipate a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits, especially on I 40 and I 49. This means you'll be cruising at higher speeds for the vast majority of the 3h 57m drive.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 222.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 190.7 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 222.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.1 miles on I 40. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bella Vista, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 190.7 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Bella Vista, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
