How far is Blytheville, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Conway, AR is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.97 mi
03h 04m
Flight
153.28 mi
246.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Blytheville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.28 mi
Kilometers
246.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.97 mi
Kilometers
294.46 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-04-17T08:57
Arrive Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Diaz
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Blytheville
91.2 mi
01h 32m
To Conway
91.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Blytheville and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 18

    46.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Highway 18

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alexander Drive

    139 m · 10 sec · Alexander Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    33.6 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blytheville 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
93.8 mi · 51%
Highway 18
46.2 mi · 25%
US 64 West
34 mi · 19%
Joe N Martin Expressway
5.27 mi · 3%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
1.44 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

74.5 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
153.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diaz
01h 32m from Blytheville
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blytheville 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 Blytheville to Conway?

The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Diaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Blytheville and 91.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blytheville and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Diaz

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

55 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Conway. Straight-line distance: 153.28 mi (246.68 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $24.46
Round trip
$48.93
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.46 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.51 $55.03
Premium $4.63 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.42 $34.98 $69.96

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 Blytheville and Conway. The current time is 08:57:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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