How far is Prairie Grove, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Prairie Grove, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.88 mi
02h 53m
Flight
142.59 mi
229.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.59 mi
Kilometers
229.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.88 mi
Kilometers
308.8 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM CST
Return by in Prairie Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 8:15 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Grove
2026-11-06T14:28
Arrive Sherwood
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Grove
9:30 PM CST
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Prairie Grove
94.4 mi
01h 26m
To Sherwood
97.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove and Sherwood.

  1. 1

    Start on West Mock Drive

    36 m · 7 sec · West Mock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · North Mock Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 11 sec · South State Highway 265

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hogeye Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I- 40 Access Road

    112 m · 7 sec · I- 40 Access Road

  13. 13

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

    2254 ft · 49 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 73%
Phillips Street
33.1 mi · 17%
Hogeye Road
10.1 mi · 5%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.61 mi · 2%
North Mock Street
0.56 mi
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 26m from Prairie Grove
Leave By
12:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Grove and Sunny near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Grove to Sherwood?

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Prairie Grove and 97.4 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.12 one way or $50.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Grove and Sunny near Sherwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 142.59 mi (229.48 km).

Prairie Grove

#1 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: West Mock Drive (-94.317701, 35.976092)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $25.12
Round trip
$50.25
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.12 $50.25
Mid-grade $4.21 $28.52 $57.04
Premium $4.62 $31.26 $62.51
Diesel $5.84 $39.53 $79.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Grove and Sherwood. The current time is 14:28:10.

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.