How far is Gentry, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Gentry, AR to Conway, AR is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gentry and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gentry and Conway.
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Start on East Main Street
20 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Collins Avenue
2833 ft · 1 min · South Collins Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gentry Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Gentry Boulevard
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Continue on AR 59
4.3 mi · 6 min · AR 59
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Continue straight
128 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1291 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive
1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Harkrider Street
2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gentry and Conway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
112 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gentry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gentry to Conway?
The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Gentry and 95.2 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gentry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Conway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gentry and Conway. Straight-line distance: 140.62 mi (226.31 km).
#1 Gentry
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,240 |
| Coordinates | 36.2675800, -94.4846600 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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