How far is Conway, AR from Calico Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Calico Rock, AR is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
97.18 mi
03h 00m
Flight
73.27 mi
117.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.27 mi
Kilometers
117.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.18 mi
Kilometers
156.4 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, May 6, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-06T14:24
Arrive Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Shirley
AR

Human settlement in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
48.7 mi
01h 30m
To Calico Rock
48.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Calico Rock.

  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

    787 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  20. 20

    Turn right

    16 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    3118 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sylamore Avenue

    22 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sylamore Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2077 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
33.6 mi · 35%
Sylamore Avenue
22 mi · 23%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 9
7.28 mi · 7%
Skyline Drive
1.76 mi · 2%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sylamore Avenue

Turn left onto Sylamore Avenue

22 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
01h 30m from Conway
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Calico Rock?

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Conway and 48.5 miles from Calico Rock.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Calico Rock. Straight-line distance: 73.27 mi (117.91 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Calico Rock

#2 Calico Rock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates36.1195100, -92.1359900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Calico Rock (-92.13599, 36.11951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.98 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.86 gal · 25.96 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.63 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.42 $18.57 $37.15

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Calico Rock. The current time is 14:24:38.

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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.