How far is Conway, AR from West Memphis, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to West Memphis, AR is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
151.83 mi
02h 40m
Flight
127.65 mi
205.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.65 mi
Kilometers
205.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.83 mi
Kilometers
244.34 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive West Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
De Valls Bluff
AR

Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Conway
75.8 mi
01h 20m
To West Memphis
76 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and West Memphis.

  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

    116.3 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 147

    863 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6 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 West Memphis.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
116 mi · 77%
Central Landing Boulevard
27.9 mi · 18%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
AR 147
0.16 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

116 mi · 01h 57m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Valls Bluff
01h 20m from Conway
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to West Memphis?

The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Conway and 76 miles from West Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Valls Bluff, 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 De Valls Bluff.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and West Memphis. Straight-line distance: 127.65 mi (205.43 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
West Memphis

#2 West Memphis

City in Arkansas, United States

Population24,158
Coordinates35.1464800, -90.1845400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: West Memphis (-90.18454, 35.14648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $20.30
Round trip
$40.60
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.30 $40.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.83 $45.66
Premium $4.63 $24.79 $49.58
Diesel $5.42 $29.02 $58.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and West Memphis. The current time is 04:12:34.

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.