How far is Conway, AR from Cave Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Cave Springs, AR is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.36 mi
03h 06m
Flight
129.14 mi
207.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.14 mi
Kilometers
207.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.36 mi
Kilometers
282.21 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Cave Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
87.6 mi
01h 33m
To Cave Springs
87.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Cave Springs.

  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

    2275 ft · 35 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 39 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street Elm Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street Elm Springs

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 7 sec · Midway Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
113 mi · 65%
I 49 North
51.7 mi · 29%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 1%
South Main Street (Cave Springs)
1.8 mi · 1%
South Elm Street
1.61 mi · 1%
West Sunset Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 33m from Conway
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Conway and Partly Sunny near Cave Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Cave Springs?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wiederkehr Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Conway and 87.7 miles from Cave Springs.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Conway and Partly Sunny near Cave Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Cave Springs. Straight-line distance: 129.14 mi (207.83 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Cave Springs

#2 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Cave Springs (-94.23187, 36.26341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.88
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.44 $46.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.36 $52.73
Premium $4.63 $28.63 $57.26
Diesel $5.42 $33.52 $67.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Cave Springs. The current time is 21:40:11.

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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.