How far is Conway, AR from Salem, AR?
The driving distance from Conway, AR to Salem, AR is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
2643 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Alcoa Road
1021 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1508 ft · 30 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
555 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Alcoa Road
1397 ft · 35 sec · Alcoa Road
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Turn left
1517 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Salem Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Salem Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Salem.
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.
Central Landing Boulevard
Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway to Salem?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Cammack Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Conway and 22.9 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Cammack Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cammack Village.
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Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Salem. Straight-line distance: 32.44 mi (52.2 km).
#1 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Salem is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6289800, -92.5582200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-92.55822, 34.62898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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