How far is Conway, AR from Bull Shoals, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Bull Shoals, AR is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.48 mi
02h 56m
Flight
89.84 mi
144.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.48 mi
Kilometers
185.84 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Leslie
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
57.8 mi
01h 28m
To Bull Shoals
57.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Bull Shoals.

  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

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    10 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
49.3 mi · 43%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 20%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 10%
Skyline Drive
1.76 mi · 2%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
South Broadway
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 65

Continue straight

26.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
01h 28m from Conway
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bull Shoals.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Bull Shoals?

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Conway and 57.7 miles from Bull Shoals.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bull Shoals.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Bull Shoals. Straight-line distance: 89.84 mi (144.58 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bull Shoals

#2 Bull Shoals

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,952
Coordinates36.3839600, -92.5815500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Bull Shoals (-92.58155, 36.38396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.42 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.83
8.14 gal · 30.84 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.41 $30.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.33 $34.67
Premium $4.63 $18.82 $37.65
Diesel $5.42 $22.04 $44.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Bull Shoals. The current time is 05:59:36.

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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.