How far is Conway, AR from Searcy, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Searcy, AR is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.6 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.41 mi
66.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.6 mi
Kilometers
83.04 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Searcy
Tue, Apr 14, 3:01 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-14T13:55
Arrive Searcy
Tue, Apr 14, 3:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Conway
25.8 mi
00h 33m
To Searcy
25.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  5. 5

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    13.5 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Searcy

    1266 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Searcy

    112 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
39.7 mi · 77%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 10%
South Main Street
3.46 mi · 7%
Oak Street
2.93 mi · 6%
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Continue on Vilonia Bypass

25.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 33m from Conway
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Searcy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Conway and 25.8 miles from Searcy.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 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 Searcy. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.64 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Searcy

City in Arkansas, USA

Population23,543
Coordinates35.2506400, -91.7362500
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Searcy (-91.73625, 35.25064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.63 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.42 $9.86 $19.71

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Searcy. The current time is 13:55:23.

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.