How far is Waldron, AR from Sherwood, AR?

The driving distance from Waldron, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.46 mi
02h 55m
Flight
105.97 mi
170.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.97 mi
Kilometers
170.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.46 mi
Kilometers
232.49 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Fri, Sep 18, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Waldron
Fri, Sep 18, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldron
2026-09-17T22:49
Arrive Sherwood
Fri, Sep 18, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldron
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
Piney
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Waldron
72 mi
01h 27m
To Sherwood
72.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danville Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Danville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    47 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    142 m · 12 sec · Calvary Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    798 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard

    146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue

    1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
50 mi · 35%
South Main Street
25.6 mi · 18%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.33 mi · 2%
I 40 West
0.49 mi
Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
Country Club Road
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piney
01h 27m from Waldron
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waldron and Sunny near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Piney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Waldron and 72.5 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waldron and Sunny near Sherwood.

Stop Ideas Near Piney

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

33 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

44 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

82 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

102 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 105.97 mi (170.55 km).

Waldron

#1 Waldron

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,335
Coordinates34.8984300, -94.0907600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Sherwood

#2 Sherwood

City in Arkansas, United States

Population31,653
Coordinates34.8150900, -92.2243200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Waldron (-94.09076, 34.89843)
End: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.49
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $20.25 $40.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.74 $45.48
Premium $4.84 $24.69 $49.39
Diesel $5.96 $30.42 $60.83

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldron and Sherwood. The current time is 22:49:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.