How far is Green Forest, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Green Forest, AR to Conway, AR is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
130.02 mi
02h 35m
Flight
102.61 mi
165.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.61 mi
Kilometers
165.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.02 mi
Kilometers
209.24 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Green Forest
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Forest
2026-04-15T20:35
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
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 Green Forest
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
Marshall
AR

City in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States

From Green Forest
64.9 mi
01h 17m
To Conway
65.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Forest and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on South Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 5 sec · South Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    113 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Forest 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
15.1 mi · 12%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
South Springfield Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

113 mi · 02h 41m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
102.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 17m from Green Forest
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Green Forest and Slight 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 Green Forest to Conway?

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Green Forest and 65.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Green Forest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Forest and Conway. Straight-line distance: 102.61 mi (165.13 km).

Green Forest

#1 Green Forest

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,934
Coordinates36.3353500, -93.4360200
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Springfield Avenue (-93.435998, 36.33535)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.76
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.38 $34.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.55 $39.10
Premium $4.63 $21.23 $42.46
Diesel $5.42 $24.85 $49.71

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Forest and Conway. The current time is 20:35:40.

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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.