How far is Ashdown, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
158.67 mi
02h 57m
Flight
134.44 mi
216.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.44 mi
Kilometers
216.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.67 mi
Kilometers
255.35 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Sat, May 30, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Ashdown
Sat, May 30, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashdown
2026-05-29T23:01
Arrive Sherwood
Sat, May 30, 1:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashdown
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
Gum Springs
AR

Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Ashdown
79.3 mi
01h 28m
To Sherwood
79.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North Constitution Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 2320

    58 m · 5 sec · County Road 2320

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 108

    6.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 108

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    142 m · 12 sec · Calvary Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    798 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
136 mi · 86%
North Constitution Avenue
11.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 108
6.87 mi · 4%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.33 mi · 2%
I 40 West
0.49 mi
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

131 mi · 02h 13m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gum Springs
01h 28m from Ashdown
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashdown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Ashdown and 79.3 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashdown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

42 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

64 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 134.44 mi (216.36 km).

Ashdown

#1 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashdown (-94.13131, 33.67429)
End: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashdown and Sherwood. The current time is 23:01:20.

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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.