How far is Rockwell, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Rockwell, AR to Conway, AR is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 01h 26m.
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
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwell and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell and Conway.
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Start on Grissom Trail
118 m · 19 sec · Grissom Trail
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Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive
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Turn left onto Kaufman Road
1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Airport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
10 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
18.2 mi · 21 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 Rockwell and Conway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 leaving Rockwell and Slight 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 Rockwell to Conway?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Rockwell and 42.2 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rockwell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Bryant
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 Bryant.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwell and Conway. Straight-line distance: 58.33 mi (93.87 km).
#1 Rockwell
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.4642600, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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