How far is Conway, AR from Brinkley, AR?
The driving distance from Conway, AR to Brinkley, AR is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Brinkley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Brinkley.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
27.5 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Brinkley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
60.8 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brinkley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway to Brinkley?
The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Conway and 45.9 miles from Brinkley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brinkley.
Stop Ideas Near Lonoke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lonoke.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Brinkley. Straight-line distance: 71.97 mi (115.82 km).
#1 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brinkley
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,537 |
| Coordinates | 34.8878700, -91.1945700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brinkley (-91.19457, 34.88787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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