Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Marche, AR
Rafael Santos
Sherwood to Marche is 12.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 40 and John F Kennedy Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Arkansas. It's a quick hop that’s easily manageable in a single day, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. You'll find it's a straightforward drive that requires minimal planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Short Marche Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Camp Robinson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McCain Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Marche Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| White Oak Crossing | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 47th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Marche, AR.
Start on South Fairway Avenue
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
Turn left onto AR 107
Turn right onto McCain Boulevard
Continue on West 47th Street
Turn left onto AR 176
Turn right onto AR 176
Continue on AR 176
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Take the exit
Turn left onto White Oak Crossing
Turn right onto Short Marche Road
Turn left onto Marche Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Maumelle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.71 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Sherwood on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Marche on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 42% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a 5.2-mile stretch on I 40, which offers a good opportunity for cruising at higher speeds before transitioning to surface streets. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and potential merging traffic as you transition off the interstate.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 14 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
166 ft
Total Descent
228 ft
Highest Point
410 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sherwood, AR to Marche, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Maumelle along the way.
Maumelle
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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