How far is Sherwood, AR from Helena-West Helena, AR?

The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to Helena-West Helena, AR is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
118.33 mi
02h 25m
Flight
94.95 mi
152.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.95 mi
Kilometers
152.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.43 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helena-West Helena
Mon, May 25, 8:10 PM CDT
Return by in Sherwood
Mon, May 25, 10:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-05-25T17:45
Arrive Helena-West Helena
Mon, May 25, 8:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From Sherwood
59.1 mi
01h 12m
To Helena-West Helena
59.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherwood and Helena-West Helena.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood and Helena-West Helena.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Memphis

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    1803 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    44.2 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Plaza Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    145 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Richmond Drive

    1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Porter Street

    2428 ft · 48 sec · Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Columbia Street

    121 m · 11 sec · Columbia Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Perry Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Perry Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherwood and Helena-West Helena.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
61.1 mi · 52%
South Grand Avenue
45.4 mi · 38%
Warden Road
2.7 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Oakland Avenue
2.08 mi · 2%
Wildwood Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
01h 12m from Sherwood
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherwood and Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Helena-West Helena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to Helena-West Helena?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Sherwood and 59.2 miles from Helena-West Helena.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 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 Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Helena-West Helena.

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Helena-West Helena. Straight-line distance: 94.95 mi (152.8 km).

Sherwood

#1 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Helena-West Helena

#2 Helena-West Helena

City in Arkansas, United States

Population10,032
Coordinates34.5291000, -90.5900000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
End: Helena-West Helena (-90.59, 34.5291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.66
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.83 $31.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.63 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $5.42 $22.63 $45.27

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and Helena-West Helena. The current time is 17:45:14.

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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.