How far is Forrest City, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Forrest City, AR to Conway, AR is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
116.6 mi
01h 48m
Flight
93.62 mi
150.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.62 mi
Kilometers
150.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.6 mi
Kilometers
187.65 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Mon, May 25, 5:58 AM CDT
Return by in Forrest City
Mon, May 25, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forrest City
2026-05-25T04:09
Arrive Conway
Mon, May 25, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forrest City
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
Carlisle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Forrest City
58.8 mi
00h 54m
To Conway
57.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forrest City and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on North Division

    9 m · 7 sec · North Division

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1449 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    113.7 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Forrest City 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Washington Street
116 mi · 99%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
West Broadway Avenue
0.27 mi
US 64
0.27 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

North Washington Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 56m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 54m from Forrest City
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Forrest City and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Forrest City to Conway?

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Forrest City and 57.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Forrest City and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

49 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forrest City and Conway. Straight-line distance: 93.62 mi (150.67 km).

Forrest City

#1 Forrest City

City in St.

Population13,820
Coordinates35.0081500, -90.7898300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: North Division (-90.78981, 35.00815)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
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 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.13
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.56 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.50 $35.01
Premium $4.63 $19.01 $38.02
Diesel $5.42 $22.26 $44.51

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Forrest City and Conway. The current time is 04:09:32.

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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.