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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Fort Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Fort Street
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Continue on Rogers Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North, US 71 North
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
145.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
683 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on I- 40 Access Road
112 m · 7 sec · I- 40 Access Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
2254 ft · 49 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barling and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.38 km).
#1 Barling
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 5,064 |
| Coordinates | 35.3256500, -94.3016000 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherwood
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 31,653 |
| Coordinates | 34.8150900, -92.2243200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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