How far is Jacksonville, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, AR to Conway, AR is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.46 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.28 mi
39.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.46 mi
Kilometers
63.5 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T21:10
Arrive Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Jacksonville
19.6 mi
00h 21m
To Conway
19.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    57 m · 8 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hickory Street

    101 m · 20 sec · West Hickory Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    110 m · 20 sec · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 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 Jacksonville and Conway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
37.5 mi · 95%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 2%
Oak Street
0.28 mi · 1%
US 64
0.27 mi · 1%
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
North 2nd Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
00h 21m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and 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 Jacksonville to Conway?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Jacksonville and 19.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Conway. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.07 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.53
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.26 $10.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.92 $11.84
Premium $4.63 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $5.42 $7.53 $15.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Conway. The current time is 21:10:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.