How far is Bella Vista, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Conway, AR is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
194.02 mi
02h 55m
Flight
140.57 mi
226.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.57 mi
Kilometers
226.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.02 mi
Kilometers
312.25 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bella Vista
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bella Vista
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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Bella Vista
96.5 mi
01h 27m
To Conway
97.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 13 sec · Billingsley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancashire Boulevard

    2074 ft · 53 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

    1263 ft · 20 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bella Vista Way

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bella Vista Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bella Vista 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 58%
Bella Vista Way
76.3 mi · 39%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Cooper Road
1.11 mi · 1%
West Lancashire Boulevard
0.39 mi
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 27m from Bella Vista
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bella Vista and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bella Vista to Conway?

The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Bella Vista and 97.6 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bella Vista and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Conway. Straight-line distance: 140.57 mi (226.23 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.88
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.94 $51.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.17 $58.35
Premium $4.63 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.42 $37.09 $74.19

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 Bella Vista and Conway. The current time is 21:05:51.

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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.