How far is Conway, AR from Eureka Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Eureka Springs, AR is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.47 mi
03h 29m
Flight
116.2 mi
187.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.2 mi
Kilometers
187.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.47 mi
Kilometers
272.73 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Tue, May 5, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-05T12:47
Arrive Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 4:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
84.7 mi
01h 44m
To Eureka Springs
84.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Eureka Springs.

  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

    48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Parrott Drive

    2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
90.8 mi · 54%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
East Van Buren Street
0.68 mi
South Main Street
0.65 mi
North Parrott Drive
0.49 mi
Oak Street
0.37 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 44m from Conway
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Eureka Springs?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 84.7 miles from Conway and 84.8 miles from Eureka Springs.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.65 one way or $45.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 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 Eureka Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Eureka Springs. Straight-line distance: 116.2 mi (187.01 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Eureka Springs

#2 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $22.65
Round trip
$45.29
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.65 $45.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.47 $50.94
Premium $4.63 $27.66 $55.32
Diesel $5.42 $32.38 $64.76

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Eureka Springs. The current time is 12:47:11.

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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.