Cities Near Conway
Cities near Conway, Arkansas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including North Little Rock, Jonesboro, Fort Smith. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Conway, Arkansas is North Little Rock, about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 47 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jonesboro | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fort Smith | 112 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fayetteville | 118 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Springdale | 121 mi / 195 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Rogers | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| New South Memphis | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bartlett | 145 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Springfield | 154 mi / 249 km | 3 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Joplin | 180 mi / 290 km | 4 hr 11 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Conway
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: North Little Rock. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Conway
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Jonesboro, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Conway include North Little Rock, Jonesboro, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale. The closest is North Little Rock, about 24 miles (39 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit North Little Rock
- → Best time to visit Jonesboro
- → Best time to visit Fort Smith
- → Best time to visit Fayetteville
- → Best time to visit Springdale
- → Best time to visit Rogers
- → Best time to visit New South Memphis
- → Best time to visit Bartlett
- → Best time to visit Springfield
- → Best time to visit Joplin