How far is Bull Shoals, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Bull Shoals, AR to Conway, AR is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
115.67 mi
02h 27m
Flight
89.84 mi
144.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.67 mi
Kilometers
186.16 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Shoals
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Shoals
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
Leslie
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bull Shoals
57.8 mi
01h 13m
To Conway
57.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Boulevard

    10 mi · 18 min · Central Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Shoals 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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 20%
Central Boulevard
9.98 mi · 9%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.7 mi · 01h 30m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
01h 13m from Bull Shoals
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bull Shoals and 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 Bull Shoals to Conway?

The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Bull Shoals and 57.9 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bull Shoals and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bull Shoals and Conway. Straight-line distance: 89.84 mi (144.58 km).

Bull Shoals

#1 Bull Shoals

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,952
Coordinates36.3839600, -92.5815500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-92.581657, 36.383961)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.38 $34.75
Premium $4.63 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $5.42 $22.09 $44.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Shoals and Conway. The current time is 04:43:14.

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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.