Sherwood, AR to Centerton, AR is 215.9 miles and takes about 3h 49m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to a more northwestern part of the state. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused drive that makes for a quick and efficient journey. It's designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss, making it a solid choice for a single-day 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
108 miles from Sherwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
139.1 mi
2h 19m
I 49
64.1 mi
1h 6m
Southwest 14th Street
2.1 mi
3m
East Centerton Boulevard
1.9 mi
2m
John F Kennedy Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
South Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Southeast Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Camp Robinson Road
0.7 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 Centerton, 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
18 mi·19 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward Bentonville, Rogers
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Bentonville
19
Turn straight onto AR 12
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast Walton Boulevard
20
Continue on South Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi·2 min·South Walton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto AR 102
2.1 mi·3 min·Southwest 14th Street
22
Continue on AR 102
1.9 mi·2 min·East Centerton Boulevard
23
Turn right onto AR 102B
492 ft·14 sec·North Main Street
24
Turn left onto West Spring Street
91 ft·4 sec·West Spring Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 49m estimated drive time, this route is easily manageable as a same-day trip. Leaving Sherwood in the morning will give you ample time to reach Centerton well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a highway share of 94%, you can plan for efficient fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 139.1-mile stretch on I 40, as services can sometimes be spread out on interstates.
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 108 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 53m 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 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 1h 53m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerton, 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 215.9 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 208.7 — 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
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Sherwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood 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
208.7 mi into trip|~3h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bentonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bentonville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.61 one way
$65.21 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$35.79
$71.59
premium
$4.56
$38.75
$77.50
diesel
$5.61
$47.67
$95.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.8
0
$22.67
$10.36
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.89
$8.64
EV Truck/SUV
86.4
1
$30.23
$13.82
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 15, 2026
Origin
Sherwood, AR
Late night
in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Centerton, AR
Late night
in Centerton on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
108 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 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 49m 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?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll spend most of your time on I 40 and then transition to I 49. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 139.1 miles on I 40, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. The character of the road is largely consistent, offering a high-speed, direct path for the majority of the 215.9 miles.
94% 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood 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 215.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.2 miles (Sherwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 215.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m 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 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.
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 0.2 miles (Sherwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Centerton, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
