How far is Conway, AR from Ashdown, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Ashdown, AR is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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

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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
174.95 mi
03h 10m
Flight
137.21 mi
220.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
174.95 mi
Kilometers
281.55 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-10T11:40
Arrive Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Conway
87.5 mi
01h 35m
To Ashdown
87.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard

    1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    108.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 108: Mandeville

    1614 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 108

    6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 108

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North State Line Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North State Line Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
123 mi · 70%
Central Landing Boulevard
20.4 mi · 12%
I 430
12.8 mi · 7%
North State Line Avenue
11.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 108
6.32 mi · 4%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

109 mi · 01h 50m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
01h 35m from Conway
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Ashdown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Conway and 87.4 miles from Ashdown.

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 37.8 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Ashdown.

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 Conway and Ashdown. Straight-line distance: 137.21 mi (220.82 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Ashdown

#2 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Ashdown (-94.13131, 33.67429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $23.37
Round trip
$46.73
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.37 $46.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.28 $52.56
Premium $4.63 $28.54 $57.07
Diesel $5.42 $33.41 $66.82

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 Conway and Ashdown. The current time is 11:40:22.

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.