How far is Conway, AR from Smackover, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Smackover, AR is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
148.3 mi
02h 53m
Flight
120.2 mi
193.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.3 mi
Kilometers
238.67 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smackover
Sun, May 17, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Mon, May 18, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-17T20:32
Arrive Smackover
Sun, May 17, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Sheridan
AR

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

From Conway
74.3 mi
01h 26m
To Smackover
74.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1156 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Adams Avenue

    1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
56 mi · 38%
Central Landing Boulevard
41 mi · 28%
US 79
27.9 mi · 19%
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
15.5 mi · 10%
West 7th Street
2.42 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 167 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

56 mi · 01h 06m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 26m from Conway
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smackover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Conway and 74.1 miles from Smackover.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

50 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Smackover. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.44 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Smackover

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,665
Coordinates33.3648500, -92.7248800
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Smackover (-92.72488, 33.36485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Smackover. The current time is 20:32:44.

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.