How far is Conway, AR from Carlisle, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Carlisle, AR is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
58.51 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.7 mi
71.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.51 mi
Kilometers
94.17 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Carlisle
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
North Little Rock
AR

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

From Conway
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To Carlisle
29.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 13: Carlisle

    1340 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobby L Glover Highway

    2476 ft · 55 sec · Bobby L Glover Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · West 10th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Williams Avenue

    2000 ft · 1 min · North Williams Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Court Avenue

    909 ft · 25 sec · North Court Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Court Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Landing Boulevard
27.9 mi · 48%
Memphis
27.9 mi · 48%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 2%
Bobby L Glover Highway
0.47 mi · 1%
North Williams Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
AR 13
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

27.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Little Rock
00h 32m from Conway
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway and Sunny near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Conway and 29.3 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Sunny near Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

3 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

102 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 44.7 mi (71.94 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Carlisle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,154
Coordinates34.7831500, -91.7465200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Carlisle (-91.74652, 34.78315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Carlisle. The current time is 20:49:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.