How far is Osceola, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Osceola, AR to Conway, AR is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.7 mi
03h 04m
Flight
145.62 mi
234.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.62 mi
Kilometers
234.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.7 mi
Kilometers
279.55 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wheatley
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Osceola
98.8 mi
01h 32m
To Conway
74.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue

    35 m · 10 sec · West Semmes Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Keiser Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sandy Bayou Road

    1144 ft · 19 sec · Sandy Bayou Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    901 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

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

    2829 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
150 mi · 86%
Sandy Bayou Road
40.7 mi · 23%
West Keiser Avenue
4.56 mi · 3%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
North Walnut Street
0.51 mi
Oak Street
0.28 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatley
01h 32m from Osceola
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Osceola and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osceola to Conway?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wheatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Osceola and 74.9 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wheatley

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

99 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Conway. Straight-line distance: 145.62 mi (234.36 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,576
Coordinates35.7050800, -89.9695300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: West Semmes Avenue (-89.969532, 35.704949)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.43
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.21 $46.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.11 $52.22
Premium $4.63 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $5.42 $33.19 $66.39

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 Osceola and Conway. The current time is 20:11:28.

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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.