How far is Jacksonville, FL from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Sherwood, AR is about 792.7 miles (1275.8 km), with a travel time of about 15h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 688.4 miles (1107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
792.74 mi
15h 22m
Flight
688.38 mi
1107.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
688.38 mi
Kilometers
1107.84 km
Flight Time
01h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
792.74 mi
Kilometers
1275.79 km
Drive Time
15h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Thu, Sep 24, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Sep 24, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-09-23T14:56
Arrive Sherwood
Thu, Sep 24, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
15h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:23 PM to 9:53 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Harpersville
AL

Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Jacksonville
395.3 mi
07h 41m
To Sherwood
397.4 mi
07h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph N
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Sherwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Valdosta

    2412 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie

    953 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saint Augustine Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Augustine Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Valdosta Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Valdosta Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on GA 133

    9.5 mi · 11 min · GA 133

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    1867 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  24. 24

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on 4th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · 4th Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    87 m · 7 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive

  40. 40

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    103.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  44. 44

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  46. 46

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  47. 47

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  49. 49

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    226.2 mi · 4 hr 9 min

  51. 51

    Take the ramp slight right

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 55 Alternate North: Little Rock

    3190 ft · 1 min

  54. 54

    Merge slight left

    130.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  56. 56

    Continue on Springhill Drive

    3172 ft · 1 min · Springhill Drive

  57. 57

    Turn left onto McCain Boulevard

    771 ft · 15 sec · McCain Boulevard

  58. 58

    Turn right onto Landers Road

    1348 ft · 31 sec · Landers Road

  59. 59

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, St. Louis

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  60. 60

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  61. 61

    Take the exit slight right toward Wildwood Avenue

    551 ft · 13 sec

  62. 62

    Keep slight right

    953 ft · 23 sec

  63. 63

    Turn straight onto Trammel Road

    101 m · 7 sec · Trammel Road

  64. 64

    Continue on Wildwood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wildwood Avenue

  65. 65

    Turn right onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  66. 66

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Sherwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
66 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
25
10 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
228 mi · 29%
I 40 West
131 mi · 17%
Birmingham Highway
107 mi · 13%
I 10 West
66 mi · 8%
I 75 North
53.9 mi · 7%
East Bypass
34.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Continue straight

226 mi · 04h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
15h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
30h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.3 mi
688.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harpersville
07h 41m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 792.7 miles (1275.8 km) and usually takes 15h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harpersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 395.3 miles from Jacksonville and 397.4 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 688.4 miles (1107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $118.65 one way or $237.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 248.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Sherwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Sunny near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Harpersville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

39 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

81 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

106 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 688.38 mi (1107.84 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.97 gal
105.89 L · about $118.65
Round trip
$237.30
55.94 gal · 211.78 L
Estimated CO2
248.6 kg one way
Round trip: 497.1 kg / 1096 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $118.65 $237.30
Mid-grade $4.69 $131.07 $262.13
Premium $5.01 $140.21 $280.43
Diesel $6.26 $175.04 $350.07

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 Florida · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Sherwood, AR. The current time in Jacksonville is 14:56:55, although it is 13:56:55 in Sherwood.

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.