How far is West Helena, AR from Sherwood, AR?
The driving distance from West Helena, AR to Sherwood, AR is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Helena and Sherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Helena and Sherwood.
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Start on the route
61 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Anderson Street
1911 ft · 53 sec · Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Sebastian Street
7.4 mi · 10 min · Sebastian Street
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Continue straight
37.7 mi · 51 min
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
1803 ft · 41 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
60.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Springhill Drive
3172 ft · 1 min · Springhill Drive
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Turn left onto McCain Boulevard
771 ft · 15 sec · McCain Boulevard
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Turn right onto Landers Road
1348 ft · 31 sec · Landers Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, St. Louis
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wildwood Avenue
551 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right
953 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Trammel Road
101 m · 7 sec · Trammel Road
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn right 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 West Helena and Sherwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 West
Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
60.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Helena and Sunny near Sherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Helena to Sherwood?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 57.2 miles from West Helena and 57.3 miles from Sherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Helena and Sunny near Sherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Brinkley
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 Brinkley.
Little Rock Union Station
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Helena and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 91.75 mi (147.66 km).
#1 West Helena
City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 7,679 |
| Coordinates | 34.5506600, -90.6417700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherwood
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 31,653 |
| Coordinates | 34.8150900, -92.2243200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherwood (-92.22432, 34.81509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.95 | $15.95 | $31.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
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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