How far is Cave Springs, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Cave Springs, AR to Conway, AR is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.29 mi
02h 37m
Flight
129.14 mi
207.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.14 mi
Kilometers
207.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.29 mi
Kilometers
288.54 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Cave Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Springs
2026-04-22T19:06
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Springs
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
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Cave Springs
87.4 mi
01h 18m
To Conway
91.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Cave Springs and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Springs and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Midway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street Elm Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street Elm Springs

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street (Elm Springs)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street (Elm Springs)

  6. 6

    Continue on North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 36 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Springs 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 63%
West Sunset Avenue
53 mi · 30%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 1%
South Main Street (Cave Springs)
1.8 mi · 1%
North Main Street (Elm Springs)
1.61 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 18m from Cave Springs
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cave Springs 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 Cave Springs to Conway?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 87.4 miles from Cave Springs and 91.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cave Springs and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Springs and Conway. Straight-line distance: 129.14 mi (207.83 km).

Cave Springs

#1 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East Midway Avenue (-94.231872, 36.263293)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.94
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.97 $47.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.96 $53.92
Premium $4.63 $29.28 $58.55
Diesel $5.42 $34.28 $68.55

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 Cave Springs and Conway. The current time is 19:06:28.

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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.