How far is Calico Rock, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Calico Rock, AR to Conway, AR is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
97.34 mi
02h 09m
Flight
73.27 mi
117.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.27 mi
Kilometers
117.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.34 mi
Kilometers
156.65 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, May 6, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 5:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calico Rock
2026-05-06T13:28
Arrive Conway
Wed, May 6, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calico Rock
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
Shirley
AR

Human settlement in Arkansas, USA

From Calico Rock
48.7 mi
01h 04m
To Conway
48.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Calico Rock and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calico Rock and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2077 ft · 45 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3118 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Peabody Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Peabody Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 9

    15.2 mi · 27 min · State Highway 9

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 9

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 9

  9. 9

    Continue on Guffy Lane

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Guffy Lane

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    38.4 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1260 ft · 23 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 Calico Rock 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
23.1 mi · 24%
Main Street
22 mi · 23%
Guffy Lane
9.73 mi · 10%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
South Peabody Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

38.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
01h 04m from Calico Rock
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Calico Rock and 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 Calico Rock to Conway?

The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Calico Rock and 48.7 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Calico Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shirley, 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 Shirley.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calico Rock and Conway. Straight-line distance: 73.27 mi (117.91 km).

Calico Rock

#1 Calico Rock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates36.1195100, -92.1359900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 56 (-92.135999, 36.119529)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
13 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.86 gal · 26 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.63 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.42 $18.57 $37.15

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Calico Rock and Conway. The current time is 13:28:24.

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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.