How far is Sherwood, AR from Malvern, AR?

The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to Malvern, AR is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
53.62 mi
01h 03m
Flight
45.82 mi
73.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.82 mi
Kilometers
73.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.62 mi
Kilometers
86.29 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Sherwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Malvern
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Bryant
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Sherwood
26.8 mi
00h 31m
To Malvern
26.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270B East: Malvern

    1802 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Page Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec · West Page Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
40.2 mi · 75%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 9%
Warden Road
4.09 mi · 8%
US 270B East
3.14 mi · 6%
Wildwood Avenue
1.15 mi · 2%
West Page Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
00h 31m from Sherwood
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sherwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Sherwood and 26.8 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sherwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.

Stop Ideas Near Bryant

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

25 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

39 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

74 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 45.82 mi (73.74 km).

Sherwood

#1 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.31
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.16 $14.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.63 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $5.42 $10.23 $20.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and Malvern. The current time is 23:36:30.

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.