How far is Magnolia, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Magnolia, AR to Conway, AR is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magnolia and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia and Conway.
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Start on Jackson Street
3 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
100 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
127 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
644 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · North Vine Street
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Turn right
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway
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Continue on Rosston Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
82.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East 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 Magnolia and Conway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
82.5 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Magnolia 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 Magnolia to Conway?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Magnolia and 81.6 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Magnolia and Mostly Sunny near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midway.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Conway. Straight-line distance: 133.86 mi (215.42 km).
#1 Magnolia
City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 11,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.2670700, -93.2393300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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