How far is Sherwood, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to Paragould, AR is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
146.94 mi
02h 22m
Flight
129.73 mi
208.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.73 mi
Kilometers
208.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.94 mi
Kilometers
236.47 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Sherwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Paragould
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Weldon
AR

Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Sherwood
73.3 mi
01h 11m
To Paragould
73.6 mi
01h 11m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Trammel Road

    603 ft · 18 sec · Trammel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Landers Road

    1001 ft · 20 sec · Landers Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    863 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Landers Road
120 mi · 81%
Wildwood Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
West Court Street
0.38 mi
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi
Winchester
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Landers Road

Continue straight

94.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
01h 11m from Sherwood
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sherwood and Mostly Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Sherwood and 73.6 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sherwood and Mostly Sunny near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 129.73 mi (208.78 km).

Sherwood

#1 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.10 $44.21
Premium $4.63 $24.00 $48.01
Diesel $5.42 $28.10 $56.21

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 Paragould. The current time is 21:12:51.

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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.