How far is Conway, AR from Fairfield Bay, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Fairfield Bay, AR is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.55 mi
01h 29m
Flight
36.13 mi
58.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.55 mi
Kilometers
92.61 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield Bay
Fri, Apr 10, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Fri, Apr 10, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Fairfield Bay
Fri, Apr 10, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Austin
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
28.8 mi
00h 44m
To Fairfield Bay
28.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Fairfield Bay.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    787 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dave Creek Parkway

    3 mi · 7 min · Dave Creek Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dave Creek Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
32.8 mi · 57%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 20%
Dave Creek Parkway
3.01 mi · 5%
Skyline Drive
1.76 mi · 3%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 2%
South Broadway
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 65

Continue on US Highway 65

18.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 44m from Conway
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Fairfield Bay?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Conway and 28.8 miles from Fairfield Bay.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

80 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Fairfield Bay. Straight-line distance: 36.13 mi (58.15 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Fairfield Bay

#2 Fairfield Bay

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,014
Coordinates35.5942400, -92.2779300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Fairfield Bay (-92.27793, 35.59424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.03
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.51 $13.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.33 $14.65
Premium $4.63 $7.96 $15.91
Diesel $5.42 $9.31 $18.63

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Fairfield Bay. The current time is 13:24:39.

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.