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
Fri, Apr 10, 12:51 PM CDT
Return by in Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashdown
2026-04-10T10:02
Arrive Conway
Fri, Apr 10, 12:51 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
Rockwell
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Ashdown
68.6 mi
01h 24m
To Conway
107.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
Rockwell
01h 24m from Ashdown
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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?

Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Ashdown and 107.5 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 Rockwell

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

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

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Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
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Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
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Little Rock Union Station

84 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

98 mi away
100 East Division 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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashdown and Conway. The current time is 10:02:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.