How far is Sherwood, AR from West Memphis, AR?

The driving distance from Sherwood, AR to West Memphis, AR is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
126.92 mi
02h 14m
Flight
117.72 mi
189.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.72 mi
Kilometers
189.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.92 mi
Kilometers
204.25 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Memphis
Fri, May 15, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in Sherwood
Fri, May 15, 10:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood
2026-05-15T06:15
Arrive West Memphis
Fri, May 15, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
63.3 mi
01h 07m
To West Memphis
63.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 147

    863 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
117 mi · 92%
Warden Road
2.7 mi · 2%
Wildwood Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
AR 147
0.16 mi
South Fairway Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

116 mi · 01h 57m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
01h 07m from Sherwood
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sherwood and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to West Memphis?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 63.3 miles from Sherwood and 63.6 miles from West Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sherwood and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.

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 West Memphis. Straight-line distance: 117.72 mi (189.45 km).

Sherwood

#1 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

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

#2 West Memphis

City in Arkansas, United States

Population24,158
Coordinates35.1464800, -90.1845400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
End: West Memphis (-90.18454, 35.14648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.63 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $5.42 $24.26 $48.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood and West Memphis. The current time is 06:15:57.

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.