How far is Conway, AR from De Queen, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to De Queen, AR is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.66 mi
03h 39m
Flight
130.18 mi
209.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.18 mi
Kilometers
209.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.66 mi
Kilometers
268.21 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-16T07:01
Arrive De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Conway
83.3 mi
01h 49m
To De Queen
83.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and De Queen.

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on US 70

    31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
78.2 mi · 47%
US-70 West
29.5 mi · 18%
Central Landing Boulevard
20.4 mi · 12%
I 30 West
18.3 mi · 11%
I 430
12.8 mi · 8%
Airport Road
5.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 70

Continue straight

38.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
01h 49m from Conway
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to De Queen?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Conway and 83.4 miles from De Queen.

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

The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

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.

RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

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 Conway and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 130.18 mi (209.51 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
De Queen

#2 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.04 $50.09
Premium $4.63 $27.20 $54.39
Diesel $5.42 $31.84 $63.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and De Queen. The current time is 07:01:32.

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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.