Origin
Sherwood, AR
Late night in Sherwood on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherwood, AR to Lonoke, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Lonoke, AR
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Trip Overview
This quick 25-mile drive from Sherwood to Lonoke, Arkansas, will only take about 31 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 85% of your journey on interstates like I-40 and I-57. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this is a budget-friendly excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight stays here; it's a straightforward trip that can be completed in a single day. Both Sherwood and Lonoke are located in the Southeast region of Arkansas, so you'll be staying within the same general area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 17.6 mi | 18m |
| I 57 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 89 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Front Street Southwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warden Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hwy 89 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Fairway Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 17.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Lonoke, 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
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
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 57; US 167
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East: Memphis
8
Merge onto I 40
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward AR 89: Lonoke
10
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn straight onto AR 89
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 89
12
Continue on AR 89
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hwy 89
13
At end of road, turn sharp left onto US 70; AR 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street Southwest
14
Turn left
23 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.7 — 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
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 40 East: Memphis
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward AR 89: Lonoke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 89: Lonoke
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Lonoke, AR
Late night in Lonoke on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
31m 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 drive for the majority of this trip, with 85% of the route utilizing interstates. You'll navigate segments of I-40 and I-57, offering a consistent driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on I-40. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady speeds and minimal local road detours, making for an efficient journey. The road character remains largely consistent, dominated by interstate travel.
85% 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: 17.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lonoke, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lonoke, 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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