How far is Smackover, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Smackover, AR to Conway, AR is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
148.67 mi
02h 30m
Flight
120.2 mi
193.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.67 mi
Kilometers
239.26 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sun, May 17, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in Smackover
Mon, May 18, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smackover
2026-05-17T19:42
Arrive Conway
Sun, May 17, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smackover
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
Sheridan
AR

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

From Smackover
73.6 mi
01h 15m
To Conway
75.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smackover Highway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Smackover Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Adams Avenue

    813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1421 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.2 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
30.5 mi · 20%
I 40 West
26.4 mi · 18%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 12%
Smackover Highway
15.5 mi · 10%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 10%
East 7th Street
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 15m from Smackover
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smackover and Mostly Sunny then 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 Smackover to Conway?

The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 73.6 miles from Smackover and 75.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

50 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smackover and Conway. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.44 km).

Smackover

#1 Smackover

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,665
Coordinates33.3648500, -92.7248800
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East 7th Street (-92.724894, 33.364816)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.86 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.76
10.5 gal · 39.72 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.88 $39.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.36 $44.72
Premium $4.63 $24.28 $48.56
Diesel $5.42 $28.43 $56.86

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Smackover and Conway. The current time is 19:42:22.

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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.