How far is Newport, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Newport, AR to Conway, AR is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Conway.
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Start on Ouachita Road 509
1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509
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Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68
1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68
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Turn straight onto Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67
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Continue on Fairview Road Southeast
1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Take the exit right
1421 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
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Continue on Washington Street
27.4 mi · 31 min · Washington Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
26.2 mi · 28 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 Newport and Conway.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
36.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Newport and Sunny near Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Conway?
The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Newport and 73.9 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Conway. Straight-line distance: 115.53 mi (185.92 km).
#1 Newport
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,389 |
| Coordinates | 33.4298400, -92.6951600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.98 | $43.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
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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