How far is Sherwood, AR from Barling, AR?
The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to Barling, AR is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherwood and Barling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood and Barling.
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Start on South Fairway Avenue
55 m · 10 sec · South Fairway Avenue
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Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
927 ft · 27 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
1577 ft · 49 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Country Club Road
1218 ft · 36 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
146 m · 22 sec · North Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto McCain Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · McCain Boulevard
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Continue on West 47th Street
1599 ft · 35 sec · West 47th Street
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Turn left onto Camp Robinson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Camp Robinson Road
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Turn right onto West 37th Street
155 m · 12 sec · West 37th Street
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Continue on Doyle Venable Drive
1250 ft · 33 sec · Doyle Venable Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
143.9 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rogers Avenue East
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rogers Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue
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Continue on Fort Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Fort Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherwood and Barling.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Doyle Venable Drive
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sherwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to Barling?
The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Sherwood and 81.1 miles from Barling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sherwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barling.
Stop Ideas Near London
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Barling. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.38 km).
#1 Sherwood
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 31,653 |
| Coordinates | 34.8150900, -92.2243200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barling
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 5,064 |
| Coordinates | 35.3256500, -94.3016000 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barling (-94.3016, 35.32565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.97 | $61.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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