How far is Sherwood, AR from Forrest City, AR?
The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to Forrest City, AR is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherwood and Forrest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood and Forrest City.
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Start on South Fairway Avenue
55 m · 13 sec · South Fairway Avenue
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Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn slight right
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Warden Road
2054 ft · 41 sec · Warden Road
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Take the ramp slight left
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Memphis
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
85.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City
2036 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
1449 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto North Division
9 m · 1 sec · North Division
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Division
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherwood and Forrest City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
85.2 mi · 01h 26m
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 T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherwood and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Forrest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to Forrest City?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Sherwood and 46.3 miles from Forrest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherwood and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Forrest City.
Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to De Valls Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Forrest City. Straight-line distance: 82.36 mi (132.55 km).
#1 Sherwood
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 31,653 |
| Coordinates | 34.8150900, -92.2243200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forrest City
City in St.
| Population | 13,820 |
| Coordinates | 35.0081500, -90.7898300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.08 | $30.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.65 | $35.31 |
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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