How far is Conway, AR from Forrest City, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Forrest City, AR is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.33 mi
02h 03m
Flight
93.62 mi
150.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.62 mi
Kilometers
150.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.33 mi
Kilometers
188.82 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forrest City
Fri, Apr 10, 3:28 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Fri, Apr 10, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Forrest City
Fri, Apr 10, 3:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Carlisle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
58.6 mi
01h 01m
To Forrest City
58.7 mi
01h 01m

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
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Forrest City.

  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

    27.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    85.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City

    2036 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1449 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Division

    9 m · 1 sec · North Division

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Division

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
85.8 mi · 73%
Central Landing Boulevard
27.9 mi · 24%
Washington Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
AR 1B South
0.39 mi
West Broadway Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

85.8 mi · 01h 27m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 01m from Conway
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Forrest City?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Conway and 58.7 miles from Forrest City.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 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 Forrest City.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

49 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Forrest City. Straight-line distance: 93.62 mi (150.67 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Forrest City

#2 Forrest City

City in St.

Population13,820
Coordinates35.0081500, -90.7898300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.36
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.68 $31.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.63 $35.26
Premium $4.63 $19.15 $38.29
Diesel $5.42 $22.42 $44.84

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 Forrest City. The current time is 13:24:39.

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.