How far is Conway, AR from Des Arc, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Des Arc, AR is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
63.19 mi
01h 33m
Flight
54.13 mi
87.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.13 mi
Kilometers
87.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.19 mi
Kilometers
101.7 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Arc
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T06:39
Arrive Des Arc
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Conway
31.6 mi
00h 46m
To Des Arc
31.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Des Arc.

  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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  5. 5

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    26.1 mi · 33 min · Vilonia Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 31

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cypress Lake Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cypress Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 13

    5.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto AR 38

    1.2 mi · 2 min · AR 38

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1545 ft · 48 sec · North 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    722 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 3rd

    11 m · 2 sec · North 3rd

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
27.8 mi · 44%
State Highway 13
5.78 mi · 9%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 9%
Cypress Lake Road
4.31 mi · 7%
Oak Street
2.93 mi · 5%
State Highway 31
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Continue on Vilonia Bypass

26.1 mi · 00h 33m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 46m from Conway
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Des Arc?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Conway and 31.6 miles from Des Arc.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 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 Des Arc.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Des Arc. Straight-line distance: 54.13 mi (87.11 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Des Arc

#2 Des Arc

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,567
Coordinates34.9770400, -91.4951300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Des Arc (-91.49513, 34.97704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.63 $10.31 $20.63
Diesel $5.42 $12.08 $24.15

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 Des Arc. The current time is 06:39:39.

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.