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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.11 mi
02h 48m
Flight
137.21 mi
220.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.21 mi
Kilometers
220.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.11 mi
Kilometers
283.42 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Mon, May 25, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Ashdown
Tue, May 26, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashdown
2026-05-25T20:18
Arrive Conway
Mon, May 25, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashdown
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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Ashdown
88 mi
01h 24m
To Conway
88.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North Constitution Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 2320

    58 m · 5 sec · County Road 2320

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 108

    6.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 108

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    122.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

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

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashdown 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
122 mi · 69%
I 40 West
20.8 mi · 12%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 7%
North Constitution Avenue
11.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 108
6.87 mi · 4%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

122 mi · 02h 03m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
01h 24m from Ashdown
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashdown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashdown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Conway. Straight-line distance: 137.21 mi (220.82 km).

Ashdown

#1 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-94.131419, 33.674406)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.52
Round trip
$47.03
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Arkansas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashdown and Conway. The current time is 20:18:17.

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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.