How far is Conway, AR from Alexander, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Alexander, AR is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.41 mi
00h 44m
Flight
31.73 mi
51.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.73 mi
Kilometers
51.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.41 mi
Kilometers
61.81 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander
Tue, Apr 14, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-14T16:33
Arrive Alexander
Tue, Apr 14, 5:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Conway
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Conway
19.2 mi
00h 22m
To Alexander
19.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard

    1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 111: Alexander

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1279 ft · 26 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    656 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto North Alexander Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Alexander Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    789 ft · 16 sec · North Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Alexander Road

    685 ft · 14 sec · Alexander Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Alexander Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Alexander Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexander Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Alexander.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Landing Boulevard
20.4 mi · 53%
I 430
12.8 mi · 33%
I 30 West
2.43 mi · 6%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 3%
North Alexander Road
0.69 mi · 2%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Landing Boulevard

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
00h 22m from Conway
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Conway and 19.2 miles from Alexander.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexander.

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 31.73 mi (51.06 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Alexander

#2 Alexander

City in Arkansas

Population3,340
Coordinates34.6295400, -92.4412700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Alexander (-92.44127, 34.62954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.79 $11.58
Premium $4.63 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.42 $7.36 $14.73

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Alexander. The current time is 16:33:01.

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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.