How far is Bethel Heights, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Bethel Heights, AR to Conway, AR is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
174.93 mi
02h 43m
Flight
122.56 mi
197.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.56 mi
Kilometers
197.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.93 mi
Kilometers
281.52 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bethel Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 2:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Heights
2026-04-17T08:57
Arrive Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel Heights
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bethel Heights
85.2 mi
01h 21m
To Conway
89.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Heights and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Alliance Drive

    42 m · 9 sec · Alliance Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Morris Avenue

    2523 ft · 2 min · East Morris Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Road

    1332 ft · 23 sec · North Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Thompson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway

  7. 7

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  9. 9

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Heights 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 64%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 28%
North Thompson Street
4.95 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
East Morris Avenue
0.48 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 21m from Bethel Heights
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Heights 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 Bethel Heights to Conway?

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Wiederkehr Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Bethel Heights and 89.7 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Heights and Conway. Straight-line distance: 122.56 mi (197.24 km).

Bethel Heights

#1 Bethel Heights

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,970
Coordinates36.2142400, -94.1293700
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Alliance Drive (-94.12922, 36.214238)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $23.37
Round trip
$46.73
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.37 $46.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.28 $52.56
Premium $4.63 $28.54 $57.07
Diesel $5.42 $33.41 $66.82

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Heights and Conway. The current time is 08:57:54.

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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.