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Trip from Sherwood, AR to Jonesboro, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

122.3 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

This straightforward 122.3-mile drive from Sherwood, Arkansas, to Jonesboro, Arkansas, is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes. The majority of your journey, 91% to be exact, will be on highways, making it a fairly direct route. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this drive is quite budget-friendly for a single traveler or small group. Since both the origin and destination are in the Southeast region of Arkansas, you'll be staying within familiar territory for the entire trip. This route is ideal for those seeking an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.2 miles from Sherwood, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 99 mi 1h 41m
US 78 12.1 mi 13m
Southwest Drive 7.4 mi 9m
South Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
Wildwood Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Landers Road 0.2 mi <1m
Trammel Road 0.1 mi <1m
Cate Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 99 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Jonesboro, AR.

1

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

Continue on Trammel Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Trammel Road
4

Turn left onto Landers Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Landers Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
6

Merge onto I 57; US 167

25 mi · 25 min · I 57; US 167
7

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
9

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec
10

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226
11

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
12

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
13

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
14

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given this route's manageable 2-hour duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the 122.3 miles without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $18, so factor that into your budget. When driving the 99-mile stretch on I-57, ensure you have ample fuel beforehand, as service areas might be spaced out. A good tip is to top off your tank before leaving Sherwood to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted journey to Jonesboro.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 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 27 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.2 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, 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 122.3 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Sherwood, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 99 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Diaz, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Diaz, AR

61 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

Beebe, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.2 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

1.3 mi

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.3 mi

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.1 mi

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

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

Eggsellent Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18702036250

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18709380111

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18709264835

Visit website

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18702062715

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18702039837

Visit website

Four Kings Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18703164259

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18705303326

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+18703407349

Visit website

Little Lattes Play Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18706048137

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 3–11 pm

+18708194132

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

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 122.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wildwood Avenue

Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Landers Road

Turn left onto Landers Road

Navigation decision point

4
100.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
4
101.2 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.47 one way

$36.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $20.28 $40.55
premium $4.56 $21.95 $43.90
diesel $5.61 $27.00 $54.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.70 $4.89
EV Truck/SUV 48.9 0 $17.12 $7.83

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 20, 2026

Origin

Sherwood, AR

Morning in Sherwood on Tuesday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Morning in Jonesboro on Tuesday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 12m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 122.3-mile route. You'll spend about 91% of your time on major roads, primarily I-57, US 78, and Southwest Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 99 miles on I-57, suggesting long periods of consistent speed. While the profile is highway-centric, keep an eye out for transitions as you approach your destination. This drive prioritizes getting you there efficiently rather than offering extensive scenic variety.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 78. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 12m 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 1.4 miles (Landers Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Arriving in Jonesboro, AR

Full guide →

Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.

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 12m. Total distance: 122.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99 miles on I 57. 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 1.4 miles (Landers Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesboro, 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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