How far is Clinton, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Clinton, AR to Conway, AR is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
39.67 mi
00h 50m
Flight
34.75 mi
55.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Twin Groves
AR

Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Clinton
19.8 mi
00h 25m
To Conway
19.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
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 Clinton and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowjacket Lane

    715 ft · 22 sec · Yellowjacket Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2060 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 65

    17.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 65

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Broadview Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · North Broadview Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
21.9 mi · 55%
North Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 30%
Skyline Drive
1.76 mi · 4%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 3%
South Broadway
1.14 mi · 3%
Broadview Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 65

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 65

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Groves
00h 25m from Clinton
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Conway?

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Twin Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Clinton and 19.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Twin Groves

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

112 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Conway. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.93 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,506
Coordinates35.5914700, -92.4604400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Yellowjacket Lane (-92.460296, 35.59147)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.96 $11.93
Premium $4.63 $6.48 $12.95
Diesel $5.42 $7.58 $15.16

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 Clinton and Conway. The current time is 23:38:14.

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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.