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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162 mi
02h 52m
Flight
122.65 mi
197.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.65 mi
Kilometers
197.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162 mi
Kilometers
260.72 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barling
Wed, May 6, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Sherwood
Thu, May 7, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-05-06T19:05
Arrive Barling
Wed, May 6, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherwood
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Sherwood
80.9 mi
01h 26m
To Barling
81.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 10 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 27 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 49 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 36 sec · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 22 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto McCain Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · McCain Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West 47th Street

    1599 ft · 35 sec · West 47th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Camp Robinson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Camp Robinson Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 37th Street

    155 m · 12 sec · West 37th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Doyle Venable Drive

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Doyle Venable Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    143.9 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rogers Avenue East

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rogers Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Fort Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Fort Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Doyle Venable Drive
144 mi · 89%
I 540 South
8.52 mi · 5%
Rogers Avenue
2.84 mi · 2%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
1.9 mi · 1%
Fort Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Camp Robinson Road
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 26m from Sherwood
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Barling. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.38 km).

Sherwood

#1 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Barling

#2 Barling

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,064
Coordinates35.3256500, -94.3016000
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
End: Barling (-94.3016, 35.32565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $21.66
Round trip
$43.32
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and Barling. The current time is 19:05:40.

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.