Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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
Rockwell, AR
Eren Li
The drive from Sherwood, AR to Rockwell, AR covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, I 30, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 29.5 mi | 35m |
| I 30 | 27 mi | 29m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 57 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Airport Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warden Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Rockwell, AR.
Start on South Fairway Avenue
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Warden Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 57; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
Continue on I 30; US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Turn left onto Kaufman Road
Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
Turn left onto Grissom Trail
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Sherwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 70 toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Grissom Trail
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.49 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Sherwood on Monday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Rockwell on Monday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
68.4 mi in 1h 24m, mostly highway — 29.5 mi of that is on US 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.3 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
684 ft
Total Descent
578 ft
Highest Point
611 ft
~48.8 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sherwood, AR to Rockwell, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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