How far is Conway, AR from Decatur, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Decatur, AR is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
196.53 mi
03h 31m
Flight
142.3 mi
229.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.3 mi
Kilometers
229.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.53 mi
Kilometers
316.28 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Mon, Apr 13, 2:28 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Mon, Apr 13, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-13T10:56
Arrive Decatur
Mon, Apr 13, 2:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Conway
98.2 mi
01h 45m
To Decatur
98.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1962 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harkrider Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Harkrider Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1221 ft · 21 sec · Harkrider Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 2 sec · Harkrider Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2484 ft · 45 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    2275 ft · 35 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    16.4 mi · 21 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    103 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
113 mi · 58%
I 49 North
51.7 mi · 26%
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
16.5 mi · 8%
West Sunset Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 45m from Conway
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Conway and 98.3 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 142.3 mi (229.01 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Decatur

City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,790
Coordinates36.3359100, -94.4607700
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Decatur (-94.46077, 36.33591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.25 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.49
13.86 gal · 52.5 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.24 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.51 $59.03
Premium $4.63 $32.05 $64.10
Diesel $5.42 $37.53 $75.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Decatur. The current time is 10:56:22.

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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.