How far is Elkins, AR from Sherwood, AR?
The driving distance from Elkins, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Sherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Sherwood.
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Start on Church Street
47 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
19.6 mi · 34 min · North Center Street
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Turn right
24.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the ramp left
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Elkins and Sherwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Center Street
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elkins and Sunny near Sherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkins to Sherwood?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Elkins and 83.6 miles from Sherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkins and Sunny 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 Elkins and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 129.66 mi (208.66 km).
#1 Elkins
Township in Washington County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,664 |
| Coordinates | 36.0014700, -94.0082500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherwood
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 31,653 |
| Coordinates | 34.8150900, -92.2243200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $3.61 | $21.27 | $42.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $33.90 | $67.79 |
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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