How far is Magnolia, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Magnolia, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
145.72 mi
02h 33m
Flight
121.72 mi
195.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.72 mi
Kilometers
195.89 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.72 mi
Kilometers
234.51 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Magnolia
Wed, May 6, 10:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magnolia
2026-05-06T17:21
Arrive Sherwood
Wed, May 6, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magnolia
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
Arkadelphia
AR

City in Arkansas

From Magnolia
72.9 mi
01h 16m
To Sherwood
72.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    3 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street

    127 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rosston Highway

    15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosston Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    142 m · 12 sec · Calvary Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    798 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magnolia 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
98.6 mi · 68%
Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 11%
North Vine Street
7.19 mi · 5%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.33 mi · 2%
Rosston Road
1.17 mi · 1%
I 40 West
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

91.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arkadelphia
01h 16m from Magnolia
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Magnolia and 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 Magnolia to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Arkadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Magnolia and 72.8 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Magnolia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Arkadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

1 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

35 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

71 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 121.72 mi (195.89 km).

Magnolia

#1 Magnolia

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

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-93.239314, 33.267097)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.93
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.47 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.63 $23.77 $47.54
Diesel $5.42 $27.83 $55.67

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Magnolia and Sherwood. The current time is 17:21:15.

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.