How far is Conway, AR from Elkins, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Elkins, AR is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
136.86 mi
02h 45m
Flight
108.3 mi
174.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.3 mi
Kilometers
174.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.86 mi
Kilometers
220.26 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-18T08:15
Arrive Elkins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
68.4 mi
01h 23m
To Elkins
68.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24.4 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
90.8 mi · 66%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Ozark
0.29 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Church Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

90.1 mi · 01h 30m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 23m from Conway
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Conway and 68.5 miles from Elkins.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 108.3 mi (174.29 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Elkins

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population3,664
Coordinates36.0014700, -94.0082500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Elkins (-94.00825, 36.00147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.57 $41.14
Premium $4.63 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.42 $26.15 $52.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Elkins. The current time is 08:15:28.

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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.