How far is Cave Springs, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Cave Springs, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.1 mi
03h 14m
Flight
150.84 mi
242.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.84 mi
Kilometers
242.75 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.1 mi
Kilometers
339.73 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Tue, Oct 13, 6:01 PM CDT
Return by in Cave Springs
Tue, Oct 13, 9:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Springs
2026-10-13T14:46
Arrive Sherwood
Tue, Oct 13, 6:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Cave Springs
102.6 mi
01h 37m
To Sherwood
108.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Springs and Sherwood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Midway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street Elm Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street Elm Springs

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street (Elm Springs)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street (Elm Springs)

  6. 6

    Continue on North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 36 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I- 40 Access Road

    112 m · 7 sec · I- 40 Access Road

  15. 15

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

    2254 ft · 49 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Springs 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 67%
West Sunset Avenue
53 mi · 25%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.61 mi · 2%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 1%
South Main Street (Cave Springs)
1.8 mi · 1%
North Main Street (Elm Springs)
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
150.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 37m from Cave Springs
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cave Springs and Sunny near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Springs to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Cave Springs and 108.5 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cave Springs and Sunny near Sherwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Springs and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 150.84 mi (242.75 km).

Cave Springs

#1 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: East Midway Avenue (-94.231872, 36.263293)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.2 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.99
14.9 gal · 56.4 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.49 $58.99
Mid-grade $4.44 $33.08 $66.16
Premium $4.82 $35.87 $71.74
Diesel $5.91 $44.02 $88.04

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Springs and Sherwood. The current time is 14:46:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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