How far is Dierks, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Dierks, AR to Conway, AR is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
146.14 mi
02h 36m
Flight
111.82 mi
179.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.82 mi
Kilometers
179.95 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.14 mi
Kilometers
235.19 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM CDT
Return by in Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dierks
2026-04-16T08:35
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dierks
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hot Springs
AR

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

From Dierks
73 mi
01h 18m
To Conway
73.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    31 m · 7 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    26.5 mi · 39 min · Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    36.9 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    10 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 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 Dierks and Conway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
36.4 mi · 25%
Main Avenue
26.5 mi · 18%
I 40 West
20.8 mi · 14%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 9%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5.25 mi · 4%
Doctor Martin Luther King
5.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

36.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs
01h 18m from Dierks
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dierks and 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 Dierks to Conway?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Dierks and 73.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dierks and Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

27 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

43 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

105 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dierks and Conway. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.95 km).

Dierks

#1 Dierks

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,076
Coordinates34.1192800, -94.0165800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-94.01658, 34.119265)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $19.54
Round trip
$39.08
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.54 $39.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.98 $43.95
Premium $4.63 $23.87 $47.73
Diesel $5.42 $27.94 $55.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dierks and Conway. The current time is 08:35:38.

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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.