How far is West Memphis, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from West Memphis, AR to Conway, AR is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
151.93 mi
02h 20m
Flight
127.65 mi
205.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.65 mi
Kilometers
205.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.93 mi
Kilometers
244.5 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in West Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Memphis
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Memphis
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
De Valls Bluff
AR

Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America

From West Memphis
75.9 mi
01h 10m
To Conway
76.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Memphis and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    775 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1982 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Memphis 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Boulevard
150 mi · 99%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
US 64
0.27 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

East Broadway Boulevard

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 26m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Valls Bluff
01h 10m from West Memphis
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Memphis to Conway?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from West Memphis and 76.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Valls Bluff, 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 De Valls Bluff.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Memphis and Conway. Straight-line distance: 127.65 mi (205.43 km).

West Memphis

#1 West Memphis

City in Arkansas, United States

Population24,158
Coordinates35.1464800, -90.1845400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Avenue (-90.184505, 35.146511)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $20.30
Round trip
$40.60
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.30 $40.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.83 $45.66
Premium $4.63 $24.79 $49.58
Diesel $5.42 $29.02 $58.05

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 West Memphis and Conway. The current time is 02:20:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.