How far is Morrilton, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
53.67 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.47 mi
60.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.38 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Wed, Sep 23, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Wed, Sep 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-09-23T10:05
Arrive Sherwood
Wed, Sep 23, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Morrilton
26.2 mi
00h 26m
To Sherwood
27.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Morrilton and Sherwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.9 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I- 40 Access Road

    112 m · 7 sec · I- 40 Access Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    2254 ft · 49 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Oak Street
47.4 mi · 88%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.61 mi · 7%
South Division Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Country Club Road
0.23 mi
Wildwood Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Oak Street

Merge slight left

45.9 mi · 00h 47m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 26m from Morrilton
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morrilton and Sunny near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Morrilton and 27.5 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morrilton and Sunny near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 37.47 mi (60.3 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: South Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.40
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $7.70 $15.40
Mid-grade $4.55 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $6.19 $11.70 $23.41

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and Sherwood. The current time is 10:05:56.

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.