How far is Arkadelphia, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Arkadelphia, AR to Conway, AR is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
91.64 mi
01h 28m
Flight
75.37 mi
121.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.37 mi
Kilometers
121.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.64 mi
Kilometers
147.48 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 11:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arkadelphia
2026-04-17T08:33
Arrive Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arkadelphia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Arkadelphia
45.8 mi
00h 44m
To Conway
45.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arkadelphia and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 21 sec · Caddo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkadelphia and Conway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Street
52 mi · 57%
I 40 West
20.8 mi · 23%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 14%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 4%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Valley Street

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 44m from Arkadelphia
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arkadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arkadelphia to Conway?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Arkadelphia and 45.9 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arkadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arkadelphia and Conway. Straight-line distance: 75.37 mi (121.3 km).

Arkadelphia

#1 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Caddo Street (-93.053779, 34.120987)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.24 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.46
6.46 gal · 24.48 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.23 $24.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.76 $27.51
Premium $4.63 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.42 $17.49 $34.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arkadelphia and Conway. The current time is 08:33:45.

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.