How far is Dover, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Dover, AR to Conway, AR is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
53.82 mi
00h 53m
Flight
43.66 mi
70.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.82 mi
Kilometers
86.62 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T18:21
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Dover
26.5 mi
00h 26m
To Conway
27.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Arkansas Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.5 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Arkansas Avenue
46.6 mi · 87%
Market Street
4.1 mi · 8%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Oak Street
0.37 mi · 1%
US 65 North
0.26 mi
Skyline Drive
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

North Arkansas Avenue

Merge slight left

43.5 mi · 00h 44m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
00h 26m from Dover
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Dover and 27.4 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dover and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Conway. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.26 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,445
Coordinates35.4014700, -93.1143400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-93.114159, 35.401468)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.63 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.42 $10.29 $20.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Conway. The current time is 18:21:14.

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.