How far is Fort Smith, AR from Sherwood, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 22m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Sherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Sherwood.
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Start on Grand Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North
1595 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 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 Fort Smith 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.
Sunny leaving Fort Smith and Sunny near Sherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Sherwood?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Fort Smith and 81.8 miles from Sherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Sunny near Sherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 129.08 mi (207.73 km).
#1 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.22 | $52.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.70 | $61.41 |
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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