How far is Ashdown, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Conway, AR is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashdown and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashdown and Conway.
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Start on East Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · North Constitution Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 2320
58 m · 5 sec · County Road 2320
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Continue on State Highway 108
6.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 108
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Take the ramp slight left
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
122.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ashdown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashdown to Conway?
The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Ashdown and 88.2 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashdown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley
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 Caddo Valley.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Conway. Straight-line distance: 137.21 mi (220.82 km).
#1 Ashdown
City in Arkansas
| Population | 4,359 |
| Coordinates | 33.6742900, -94.1313100 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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