How far is Marion, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Marion, AR to Conway, AR is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.01 mi
02h 20m
Flight
127.16 mi
204.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.16 mi
Kilometers
204.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.01 mi
Kilometers
249.46 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T05:28
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
De Valls Bluff
AR

Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Marion
77.4 mi
01h 10m
To Conway
77.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Military Road

    2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Military Road

    95 m · 10 sec · East Military Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Military Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Old Military Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-55 Service Road

    840 ft · 14 sec · I-55 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    131 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blues Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Conway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
150 mi · 97%
Blues Highway
2.32 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
East Military Road
0.59 mi
Oak Street
0.28 mi
US 64
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 33m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Valls Bluff
01h 10m from Marion
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Conway?

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Marion and 77.5 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Valls Bluff, 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 De Valls Bluff.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Conway. Straight-line distance: 127.16 mi (204.64 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Mound City Road (-90.196477, 35.214448)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $20.71
Round trip
$41.43
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.71 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.63 $25.30 $50.60
Diesel $5.42 $29.62 $59.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Conway. The current time is 05:28:53.

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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.