How far is Alexander, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Alexander, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.69 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.78 mi
28.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.78 mi
Kilometers
28.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.69 mi
Kilometers
34.9 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Alexander
Wed, May 6, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexander
2026-05-06T19:52
Arrive Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alexander
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Alexander
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Sherwood
10.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander and Sherwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexander and Sherwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Alexander Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Alexander Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Alexander Road

    685 ft · 14 sec · Alexander Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    789 ft · 16 sec · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Alexander Road

    2080 ft · 47 sec · Alexander Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    937 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    125 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    142 m · 12 sec · Calvary Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    798 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander and Sherwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
16.1 mi · 74%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.33 mi · 15%
Alexander Road
0.52 mi · 2%
I 40 West
0.49 mi · 2%
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Country Club Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
00h 15m from Alexander
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexander to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Alexander and 10.8 miles from Sherwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexander and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.62 km).

Alexander

#1 Alexander

City in Arkansas

Population3,340
Coordinates34.6295400, -92.4412700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexander (-92.44127, 34.62954)
End: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.83
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.92 $5.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.28 $6.56
Premium $4.63 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $5.42 $4.17 $8.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexander and Sherwood. The current time is 19:52:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.