Trip from Sherwood, AR to Fayetteville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

188.3 mi

303 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 7m ★

6 AM

3h 19m

8 AM

3h 43m

10 AM

3h 27m

12 PM

3h 25m

3 PM

3h 29m

5 PM

3h 42m

8 PM

3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Sherwood, AR

Reinis Bruzitis

Trip Overview

This 188.3-mile drive from Sherwood to Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a straightforward 3-hour and 18-minute journey, making it an ideal one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes major interstates, with 95% of the drive on highways, and is estimated to cost around $28 in fuel. You'll be on the road for a significant stretch, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 139.1 miles on I-40. Given its highway focus and manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a quick transition between the Southeast regions of Arkansas. Plan for a single stop along the way to break up the travel time.

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

94.2 miles from Sherwood, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	139.1 mi	2h 19m
I 49	40.3 mi	40m
John F Kennedy Boulevard	1.9 mi	3m
South Razorback Road	1.4 mi	2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	0.9 mi	2m
Camp Robinson Road	0.7 mi	1m
McCain Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard	0.4 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 Fayetteville, AR.

Start on South Fairway Avenue

181 ft · 9 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Wildwood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Country Club Road

Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

480 ft · 21 sec · North Hills Boulevard

Turn left onto AR 107

1.9 mi · 3 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto McCain Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · McCain Boulevard

Continue on West 47th Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · West 47th Street

Turn left onto AR 176

0.7 mi · 1 min · Camp Robinson Road

Turn right onto AR 176

509 ft · 12 sec · West 37th Street

Continue on AR 176

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Doyle Venable Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 40; US 65

139 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 40; US 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

Continue on I 49

40 mi · 40 min · I 49

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward AR 112, AR 265

Turn slight right onto AR 265

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

Continue on South Razorback Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Razorback Road

Turn right onto AR 180

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto South School Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South School Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

Continue on South College Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South College Avenue

Turn right onto East Center Street

147 ft · 8 sec · East Center Street

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a duration of just over 3 hours, this 188.3-mile trip from Sherwood to Fayetteville is easily accomplished in a single day. To make the most of your time, consider departing in the morning to arrive with ample daylight. The longest continuous driving segment is 139.1 miles on I-40, so plan your single stop strategically either before or after this stretch for fuel or a quick break. The estimated fuel cost is $28, which is a reasonable budget for this highway-centric route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longer interstate sections.

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 94.2 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 39m 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 41 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 94.2 miles or 1h 39m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sherwood, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 188.3 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

94 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.2 miles from Sherwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.3

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.9

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 26.9

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 187.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wildwood Avenue

Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sherwood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

187.6 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | South School Avenue

Turn left onto South School Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.44 one way

$56.88 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$31.22	$62.44
premium	$4.56	$33.80	$67.60
diesel	$5.61	$41.57	$83.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.5	$19.77	$9.04
Efficient EV	47.1	$16.48	$7.53
EV Truck/SUV	75.3	$26.36	$12.05

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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

Morning in Sherwood on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, AR

Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Delaware, AR

94 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

4 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 18m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 188.3-mile trip, with 95% of the route on interstates. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on I-40, including a long stretch of 139.1 miles without needing to navigate significant detours. The journey will largely feel like a direct interstate connection, emphasizing efficiency over winding scenic byways. While the main roads are I-40, I-49, and John F Kennedy Boulevard, the overall character is that of a fast-paced highway drive designed for covering distance.

95% 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?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 16 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 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 18m. Total distance: 188.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Sherwood, AR to Fayetteville, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

Mandalay Fusion

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sherwood, AR

Fayetteville, AR

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 18m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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