How far is Conway, AR from Charleston, AR?

The estimated driving distance from Conway, AR to Charleston, AR is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.95 mi
02h 22m · estimated
Flight
91.16 mi
146.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.16 mi
Kilometers
146.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
113.95 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
183.38 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sat, Apr 11, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, Apr 11, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-11T01:36
Arrive Charleston
Sat, Apr 11, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Dardanelle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
45.6 mi
01h 11m
To Charleston
68.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardanelle
01h 11m from Conway
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Dardanelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Conway and 68.4 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Dardanelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 91.16 mi (146.71 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Charleston

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,500
Coordinates35.2970400, -94.0363200
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Charleston (-94.03632, 35.29704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Charleston. The current time is 01:36:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.