How far is Carlisle, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Carlisle, AR to Conway, AR is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
58.74 mi
00h 59m
Flight
44.7 mi
71.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.74 mi
Kilometers
94.54 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM CDT
Return by in Carlisle
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Conway
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
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
North Little Rock
AR

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

From Carlisle
29.3 mi
00h 29m
To Conway
29.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Avenue

    909 ft · 30 sec · North Court Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 4th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Williams Avenue

    2000 ft · 55 sec · North Williams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 10th Street

    945 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobby L Glover Highway

    3132 ft · 1 min · Bobby L Glover Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    825 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
55.6 mi · 95%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 2%
Bobby L Glover Highway
0.59 mi · 1%
North Williams Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
US 64
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

55.1 mi · 00h 58m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Little Rock
00h 29m from Carlisle
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Conway?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Carlisle and 29.5 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

3 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

102 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Conway. Straight-line distance: 44.7 mi (71.94 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,154
Coordinates34.7831500, -91.7465200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: North Court Avenue (-91.746665, 34.783156)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Conway. The current time is 19:29:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.