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Trip from Sherwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR

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

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

157.4 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

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

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Downtown Sherwood, AR, AR

Sherwood, AR

Reinis Bruzitis

Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Sherwood, Arkansas, to Fort Smith, Arkansas, covers 157.4 miles and is estimated to take around 2 hours and 46 minutes. This drive is comfortably manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $24. You'll primarily be on Interstates 40 and 71, along with Grand Avenue, making it a largely highway-focused experience. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path within the Southeast region of Arkansas, this route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two cities.

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

78.7 miles from Sherwood, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 143.9 mi 2h 24m
US 71 6.5 mi 7m
Grand Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
John F Kennedy Boulevard 1.9 mi 3m
Camp Robinson Road 0.7 mi 1m
McCain Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
West 47th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Sherwood Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 143.9 mi, about 2h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Fort Smith, 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

144 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit onto US 71

6.5 mi · 7 min · US 71
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 6 Toward Grand Avenue
16

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 157.4-mile drive, leaving in the morning allows you to reach Fort Smith with plenty of daylight remaining. With a duration of under 3 hours, you might only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 140 miles on I-40, so plan your rest stops accordingly before you begin that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fueling experience, but it's always wise to top off before heading out from Sherwood.

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 78.7 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.9 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.7 miles or 1h 24m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Smith, 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 157.4 miles and 2h 46m.

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 40 for about 143.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Pope County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Russellville, AR

79 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.

Popular next leg

Russellville, AR to Fort Smith, AR

83.5 mi · 1h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Russellville, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.7 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 143.9 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

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.4

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

0.6 mi

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

0.8 mi

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.4

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 101.2

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.4

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14797823227

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

Neumeier's Whippoorwill Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.4

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14797692095

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.7

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.5

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.4

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 33.7

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 33.7

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.9 — 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

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 40; US 65

Merge onto I 40; US 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.77 one way

$47.54 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $26.09 $52.19
premium $4.56 $28.25 $56.50
diesel $5.61 $34.75 $69.50

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: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.2 0 $16.53 $7.56
Efficient EV 39.4 0 $13.77 $6.30
EV Truck/SUV 63 0 $22.04 $10.07

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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

3:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Smith, AR

Late night in Fort Smith on Sunday

Local time

3:00 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 46m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 96% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 143.9 miles on I-40, which likely offers consistent speed and efficiency. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed interstates, the transition onto US 71 and then Grand Avenue will bring you into more local driving environments as you approach Fort Smith. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal detours off the main path.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 143.9 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 71. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Sherwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR is easy. At 2h 46m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fort Smith, AR

Full guide →

Fort Smith is in northwest Arkansas and borders Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Sebastian County. The city has a population of 80,286 which makes it the third largest city in Arkansas behind Little Rock and Fayetteville. It is located in the River Valley of Arkansas between the Ouachita mountains in the south and the Boston and Ozark mountains of the north and a gateway city to the Ozarks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 157.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 143.9 miles on I 40. 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 0.2 miles (Sherwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Smith, AR before heading back.

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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