How far is Russellville, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
79.08 mi
01h 13m
Flight
60.59 mi
97.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.59 mi
Kilometers
97.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.08 mi
Kilometers
127.27 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Sherwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Russellville
37.8 mi
00h 36m
To Sherwood
41.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 10 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I- 40 Access Road

    112 m · 7 sec · I- 40 Access Road

  8. 8

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

    2254 ft · 49 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
68.7 mi · 87%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.61 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 3%
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
AR 331
0.28 mi
Country Club Road
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
00h 36m from Russellville
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Russellville and 41.2 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 60.59 mi (97.51 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.13
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.57 $21.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.88 $23.77
Premium $4.63 $12.90 $25.81
Diesel $5.42 $15.11 $30.22

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Sherwood. The current time is 04:02:02.

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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.