How far is Searcy, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Searcy, AR to Conway, AR is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.45 mi
00h 59m
Flight
41.41 mi
66.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.45 mi
Kilometers
82.8 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Searcy
Tue, Apr 14, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Searcy
2026-04-14T10:04
Arrive Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Searcy
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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Searcy
25.7 mi
00h 29m
To Conway
25.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Race Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · East Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    33.6 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Searcy 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
34 mi · 66%
North Main Street
17.1 mi · 33%
Oak Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
East Race Avenue
0.02 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

33.6 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 29m from Searcy
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Searcy 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 Searcy to Conway?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Searcy and 25.7 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Searcy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Searcy and Conway. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.64 km).

Searcy

#1 Searcy

City in Arkansas, USA

Population23,543
Coordinates35.2506400, -91.7362500
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.736255, 35.250645)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.71
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.85 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.71 $15.42
Premium $4.63 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.42 $9.80 $19.60

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Searcy and Conway. The current time is 10:04:04.

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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.