How far is Conway, AR from Charleston, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Charleston, AR is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
115.95 mi
02h 10m
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

Road route
115.95 mi
Kilometers
186.61 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Wed, Jun 10, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Jun 10, 5:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-06-10T13:05
Arrive Charleston
Wed, Jun 10, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Conway
57.9 mi
01h 05m
To Charleston
58 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    1695 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    1446 ft · 31 sec · West Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    759 ft · 18 sec · South 7th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ozark Bridge

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Ozark Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    10 mi · 15 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Hancock Street

    2 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
88 mi · 76%
Ozark Bridge
13.3 mi · 11%
West Walnut Street
10 mi · 9%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
AR 219
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 27m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 05m from Conway
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Conway and Mostly Clear 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 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Conway and 58 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 24.7 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Conway and Mostly Clear near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 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: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.42 $34.84
Premium $4.63 $18.92 $37.83
Diesel $5.42 $22.15 $44.29

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Charleston. The current time is 13:05:37.

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.