How far is Sherwood, AR from Fordyce, AR?

The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to Fordyce, AR is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
77.17 mi
01h 32m
Flight
70.02 mi
112.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.02 mi
Kilometers
112.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.17 mi
Kilometers
124.19 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fordyce
Thu, Oct 8, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Sherwood
Thu, Oct 8, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-10-08T20:17
Arrive Fordyce
Thu, Oct 8, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Sheridan
AR

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

From Sherwood
38.6 mi
00h 46m
To Fordyce
38.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Moro

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moro

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    1076 ft · 18 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
56 mi · 73%
I 30 West
14.9 mi · 19%
Warden Road
4.09 mi · 5%
Wildwood Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Moro
0.84 mi · 1%
East 4th Street
0.2 mi
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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 46m from Sherwood
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sherwood and Sunny near Fordyce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Sherwood and 38.5 miles from Fordyce.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sherwood and Sunny near Fordyce.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

50 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Fordyce. Straight-line distance: 70.02 mi (112.69 km).

Sherwood

#1 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Fordyce

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,589
Coordinates33.8137200, -92.4129300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
End: Fordyce (-92.41293, 33.81372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.99 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.18 $24.37
Premium $4.88 $13.27 $26.54
Diesel $5.94 $16.16 $32.31

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 · Oct 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and Fordyce. The current time is 20:17:31.

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.