How far is El Dorado, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
127.92 mi
02h 14m
Flight
113.91 mi
183.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.91 mi
Kilometers
183.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.92 mi
Kilometers
205.86 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in El Dorado
Sat, May 30, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado
2026-05-30T04:24
Arrive Sherwood
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado
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
Carthage
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From El Dorado
61.8 mi
01h 07m
To Sherwood
66.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Sherwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Barton Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street

    83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South West Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Calion Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calion Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lee Street

    35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    142 m · 12 sec · Calvary Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    798 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Dorado 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 28%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 14%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 11%
Calion Highway
9.99 mi · 8%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.33 mi · 3%
South West Avenue
3.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

36.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 07m from El Dorado
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Dorado to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from El Dorado and 66.1 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

40 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

79 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

106 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 113.91 mi (183.32 km).

El Dorado

#1 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Barton Street (-92.666469, 33.20763)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.21 $38.42
Premium $4.63 $20.86 $41.72
Diesel $5.42 $24.42 $48.84

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 El Dorado and Sherwood. The current time is 04:24:29.

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.