How far is El Dorado, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Conway, AR is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
149.47 mi
02h 34m
Flight
130.6 mi
210.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.6 mi
Kilometers
210.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.47 mi
Kilometers
240.55 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado
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
Sheridan
AR

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

From El Dorado
73.5 mi
01h 17m
To Conway
76 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Barton Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street

    83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South West Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Calion Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calion Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lee Street

    35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.2 mi · 28 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 El Dorado 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 24%
I 40 West
26.4 mi · 18%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 12%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 10%
Calion Highway
9.99 mi · 7%
South West Avenue
3.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

36.2 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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 17m from El Dorado
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Dorado to Conway?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from El Dorado and 76 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

50 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Conway. Straight-line distance: 130.6 mi (210.18 km).

El Dorado

#1 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Barton Street (-92.666469, 33.20763)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$39.99
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.00 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.49 $44.98
Premium $4.63 $24.42 $48.84
Diesel $5.42 $28.59 $57.18

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 El Dorado and Conway. The current time is 00:54:28.

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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.