Sherwood, AR to Crossett, AR is 140.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m via US 425, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily through the Southeast region of Arkansas. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for most of the trip. Given its relatively short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing for a relaxed start or a leisurely arrival. Consider this trip when you need to travel between these two Arkansas locations efficiently.
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
70.1 miles from Sherwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 425
51.7 mi
1h 1m
I 530
43.9 mi
45m
Highway 530
22.9 mi
26m
US 82
8.3 mi
9m
US 167
4.9 mi
6m
I 57
2.6 mi
3m
Highway 11
2 mi
2m
Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 425
— 51.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Crossett, AR.
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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 left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
44 mi·45 min·I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·52 sec
Exit 44Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
11
Continue on AR 530
23 mi·26 min·Highway 530
12
At end of road, turn left onto AR 11
2.0 mi·2 min·Highway 11
13
Turn right onto US 425
52 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 425
14
Turn right onto US 82
8.3 mi·9 min·US 82
15
Turn left onto AR 133
0.5 mi·53 sec·Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
AR 133
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under 3 hours and a fuel cost around $21, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart anytime, but an early start allows for maximum daylight. Since there's only one recommended stop and the longest stretch is over 50 miles, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps midway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of that 51.7-mile segment on US 425, as services might be more spread out. This is a route where you can easily manage without an overnight stay.
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 70.1 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crossett, 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 140.2 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 US 425 for about 51.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.8 — 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|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...
6
10.2 mi into trip|~14m in|I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
54.1 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 44
Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
5
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|AR 11 / Highway 11
At end of road, turn left onto AR 11 / Highway 11
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.17 one way
$42.35 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.24
$46.49
premium
$4.56
$25.16
$50.33
diesel
$5.61
$30.95
$61.91
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: 49.1 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
42.1
0
$14.72
$6.73
Efficient EV
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
EV Truck/SUV
56.1
0
$19.63
$8.97
Gas CO2
49 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 15, 2026
Origin
Sherwood, AR
Night
in Sherwood on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Crossett, AR
Night
in Crossett on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
2 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
2h 42m 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 route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the journey taking place on major roadways like US 425 and I 530. You'll encounter long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 51.7 miles on US 425. Expect a consistent, high-speed driving experience for the majority of your trip. The character of the drive remains largely the same throughout, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery. This means you can settle into a rhythm without many distractions.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on US 425.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 425 and I 530. 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 42m 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 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Crossett, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Monticello
54.1 mi in|~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 140.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on US 425. 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 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crossett, AR before heading back.
