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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.58 mi
01h 37m
Flight
71.97 mi
115.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.97 mi
Kilometers
115.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.58 mi
Kilometers
147.39 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brinkley
Thu, May 21, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, May 21, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-21T20:25
Arrive Brinkley
Thu, May 21, 10:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Lonoke
AR

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Conway
45.7 mi
00h 48m
To Brinkley
45.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

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.

  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

    27.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
60.8 mi · 66%
Central Landing Boulevard
27.9 mi · 31%
North Main Street
1.39 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
US 49
0.29 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonoke
00h 48m from Conway
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

36 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

96 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Brinkley. Straight-line distance: 71.97 mi (115.82 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Brinkley

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,537
Coordinates34.8878700, -91.1945700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Brinkley (-91.19457, 34.88787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.46
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Brinkley. The current time is 20:25:55.

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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.