How far is Conway, AR from Barling, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Barling, AR is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.86 mi
02h 18m
Flight
106.24 mi
170.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.24 mi
Kilometers
170.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.86 mi
Kilometers
213.81 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barling
Fri, Apr 10, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Fri, Apr 10, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Barling
Fri, Apr 10, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
66.4 mi
01h 09m
To Barling
66.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2275 ft · 35 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    117.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rogers Avenue East

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rogers Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Fort Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Fort Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fort Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
118 mi · 89%
I 540 South
8.52 mi · 6%
Rogers Avenue
2.84 mi · 2%
Fort Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 57m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 09m from Conway
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Conway and 66.5 miles from Barling.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Barling. Straight-line distance: 106.24 mi (170.98 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Barling

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,064
Coordinates35.3256500, -94.3016000
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Barling (-94.3016, 35.32565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.75 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.38 gal · 35.5 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.63 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.42 $25.40 $50.79

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Barling. The current time is 13:24:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.