How far is Conway, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.42 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.28 mi
39.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.42 mi
Kilometers
63.44 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-18T21:10
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Conway
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Conway
19.7 mi
00h 21m
To Jacksonville
19.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Saint Louis

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Redmond Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South James Street

    2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South 1st Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Landing Boulevard
27.9 mi · 71%
Saint Louis
8.41 mi · 21%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 3%
South Redmond Road
0.59 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
0.52 mi · 1%
South James Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Landing Boulevard

Merge slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
00h 21m from Conway
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Conway and 19.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.07 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.53
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.26 $10.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.92 $11.84
Premium $4.63 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $5.42 $7.53 $15.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:10:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.