How far is Barling, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Barling, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
164.9 mi
02h 28m
Flight
122.65 mi
197.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.65 mi
Kilometers
197.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.9 mi
Kilometers
265.38 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Barling
Thu, May 7, 12:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barling
2026-05-06T19:49
Arrive Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barling
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Barling
81 mi
01h 14m
To Sherwood
83.9 mi
01h 14m

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 3:00 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 Barling and Sherwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fort Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Fort Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rogers Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North, US 71 North

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    145.4 mi · 2 hr 26 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 Barling 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
146 mi · 88%
I 540 North
7.85 mi · 5%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.61 mi · 2%
Rogers Avenue
2.71 mi · 2%
Fort Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

145 mi · 02h 26m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 14m from Barling
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Barling 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 Barling to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Barling and 83.9 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barling and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.38 km).

Barling

#1 Barling

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,064
Coordinates35.3256500, -94.3016000
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Street (-94.301741, 35.325485)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.08
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.04 $44.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.79 $49.57
Premium $4.63 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.42 $31.52 $63.03

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 Barling and Sherwood. The current time is 19:49:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.