How far is Alma, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Alma, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.63 mi
02h 09m
Flight
121.79 mi
196 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.79 mi
Kilometers
196 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.63 mi
Kilometers
237.59 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in Alma
Thu, May 7, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alma
2026-05-06T19:53
Arrive Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alma
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Alma
72.4 mi
01h 04m
To Sherwood
75.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Alma and Sherwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fayetteville Avenue

    1006 ft · 31 sec · Fayetteville Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Avenue

    1879 ft · 54 sec · Fayetteville Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 71 North

    1748 ft · 30 sec · US Highway 71 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I- 40 Access Road

    112 m · 7 sec · I- 40 Access Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    2254 ft · 49 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 71 North
140 mi · 95%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.61 mi · 2%
Fayetteville Avenue
0.55 mi
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
Country Club Road
0.23 mi
Wildwood Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 71 North

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 04m from Alma
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alma 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 Alma to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Alma and 75.2 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pottsville, 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 Pottsville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 121.79 mi (196 km).

Alma

#1 Alma

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,887
Coordinates35.4778700, -94.2218800
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville Avenue (-94.221646, 35.477904)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.63 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $5.42 $28.21 $56.42

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 Alma and Sherwood. The current time is 19:53:18.

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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.