How far is Conway, AR from Austin, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Austin, AR is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
38.3 mi
01h 00m
Flight
24.87 mi
40.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.87 mi
Kilometers
40.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.63 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Tue, Apr 14, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-14T22:56
Arrive Austin
Tue, Apr 14, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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 Conway
19.1 mi
00h 30m
To Austin
19.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1962 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harkrider Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Harkrider Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1221 ft · 21 sec · Harkrider Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 2 sec · Harkrider Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2484 ft · 45 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

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

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Austin Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Austin Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Austin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 31%
State Highway 9
5.39 mi · 14%
West Main Street
4.87 mi · 13%
US Highway 65
4.64 mi · 12%
Skyline Drive
1.76 mi · 5%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Broadview Street

Continue on South Broadview Street

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Groves
00h 30m from Conway
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Conway and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 19.1 miles from Conway and 19.1 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Conway and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

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 Conway and Austin. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.03 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Austin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,504
Coordinates35.4420200, -92.5265500
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Austin (-92.52655, 35.44202)

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 45m
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
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.63 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $5.42 $7.31 $14.62

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Austin. The current time is 22:56:44.

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.