How far is Walnut Ridge, AR from Sherwood, AR?
The driving distance from Walnut Ridge, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Ridge and Sherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Ridge and Sherwood.
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Start on Forestry Rd 9955
82 m · 19 sec · Forestry Rd 9955
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Turn sharp left onto Redfield Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Redfield Road
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Continue on Sheridan Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road
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Take the ramp left
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Calvary Road
142 m · 12 sec · Calvary Road
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Turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
798 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
146 m · 18 sec · North Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1218 ft · 37 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
1577 ft · 48 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
927 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · South Fairway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fairway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Ridge and Sherwood.
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.
Sheridan Road
Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Walnut Ridge and Sunny near Sherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Ridge to Sherwood?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Walnut Ridge and 18.8 miles from Sherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Ridge and Sunny near Sherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightsville.
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Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Ridge and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).
#1 Walnut Ridge
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 34.4020400, -92.2376500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherwood
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 31,653 |
| Coordinates | 34.8150900, -92.2243200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fairway Avenue (-92.224631, 34.815095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.08 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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