How far is Dumas, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Dumas, AR to Conway, AR is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.15 mi
01h 52m
Flight
99.11 mi
159.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.11 mi
Kilometers
159.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.93 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Dumas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumas
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumas
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
Walnut Ridge
AR

City in Arkansas

From Dumas
58 mi
00h 56m
To Conway
58.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Dumas and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Outer Drive

    3235 ft · 1 min · Outer Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    26.2 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
26.4 mi · 23%
South Main Street
1.15 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Outer Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
US 64
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

86.1 mi · 01h 36m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
99.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut Ridge
00h 56m from Dumas
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dumas 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 Dumas to Conway?

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Walnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Dumas and 58.2 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walnut Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

39 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

53 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

81 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumas and Conway. Straight-line distance: 99.11 mi (159.5 km).

Dumas

#1 Dumas

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,959
Coordinates33.8870500, -91.4917900
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-91.491741, 33.887059)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.46 $34.92
Premium $4.63 $18.96 $37.93
Diesel $5.42 $22.20 $44.40

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 Dumas and Conway. The current time is 20:13:17.

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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.