How far is Sherwood, AR from El Dorado, AR?

The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to El Dorado, AR is about 126 miles (202.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
125.95 mi
02h 34m
Flight
113.91 mi
183.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.91 mi
Kilometers
183.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.95 mi
Kilometers
202.7 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Dorado
Sat, May 30, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in Sherwood
Sat, May 30, 10:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-05-30T05:37
Arrive El Dorado
Sat, May 30, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Carthage
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Sherwood
63.1 mi
01h 17m
To El Dorado
62.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood and El Dorado.

  1. 1

    Start on South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 13 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wildwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Warden Road

    2054 ft · 41 sec · Warden Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    738 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    42.5 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street

    83 m · 7 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Barton Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Barton Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
56 mi · 44%
US 167
42.5 mi · 34%
I 30 West
14.9 mi · 12%
Warden Road
4.09 mi · 3%
North West Avenue
3.15 mi · 2%
Wildwood Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 167 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

56 mi · 01h 06m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 17m from Sherwood
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherwood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to El Dorado?

The road trip is about 126 miles (202.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Sherwood and 62.9 miles from El Dorado.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherwood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

40 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

79 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

106 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 113.91 mi (183.32 km).

Sherwood

#1 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
El Dorado

#2 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
End: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.82 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.64 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and El Dorado. The current time is 05:37:11.

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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.