How far is Helena-West Helena, AR from Sherwood, AR?
The driving distance from Helena-West Helena, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena-West Helena and Sherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena-West Helena and Sherwood.
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Start on Franklin Street
11 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
3059 ft · 1 min · Perry Street
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Turn slight right onto Oakland Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Drive
1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive
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Continue on South 10th Street
141 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Plaza Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
45.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
1803 ft · 41 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
60.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Springhill Drive
3172 ft · 1 min · Springhill Drive
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Turn left onto McCain Boulevard
771 ft · 15 sec · McCain Boulevard
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Turn right onto Landers Road
1348 ft · 31 sec · Landers Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, St. Louis
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wildwood Avenue
551 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right
953 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Trammel Road
101 m · 7 sec · Trammel Road
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn right 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 Helena-West Helena and Sherwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 West
Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
60.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Helena-West Helena and Slight Chance T-storms 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 Helena-West Helena to Sherwood?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Helena-West Helena and 61.3 miles from Sherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Helena-West Helena and Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Brinkley
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 Brinkley.
Little Rock Union Station
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena-West Helena and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 94.95 mi (152.8 km).
#1 Helena-West Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 10,032 |
| Coordinates | 34.5291000, -90.5900000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
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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