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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1962 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Harkrider Street
2704 ft · 46 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
45 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
1221 ft · 21 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street
45 m · 2 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
2484 ft · 45 sec · Harkrider Street
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Continue on Skyline Drive
2275 ft · 35 sec · Skyline Drive
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Take the exit slight left
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
112.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412
1473 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412
59 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue
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Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
1982 ft · 39 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Maestri Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road
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Continue on South Elm Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on North Main Street Elm Springs
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street Elm Springs
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Continue on South Main Street (Cave Springs)
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street (Cave Springs)
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Turn right onto Midway Avenue
16 m · 7 sec · Midway Avenue
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Cave Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 5,737 |
| Coordinates | 36.2634100, -94.2318700 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Springs (-94.23187, 36.26341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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