How far is Dardanelle, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Dardanelle, AR to Conway, AR is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
48.42 mi
00h 48m
Flight
41.49 mi
66.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.49 mi
Kilometers
66.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.42 mi
Kilometers
77.93 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Dardanelle
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dardanelle
2026-04-15T05:57
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dardanelle
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Dardanelle
24.9 mi
00h 24m
To Conway
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
40.7 mi · 84%
Union Street
4.42 mi · 9%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 5%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 3%
Oak Street
0.37 mi · 1%
AR 331
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

40.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
00h 24m from Dardanelle
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dardanelle and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Dardanelle and 23.5 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dardanelle and Conway. Straight-line distance: 41.49 mi (66.77 km).

Dardanelle

#1 Dardanelle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,498
Coordinates35.2231400, -93.1579500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-93.157862, 35.222976)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.95
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.48 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.28 $14.57
Premium $4.63 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.42 $9.26 $18.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dardanelle and Conway. The current time is 05:57:04.

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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.