How far is Conway, AR from Helena-West Helena, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Helena-West Helena, AR is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
143.23 mi
02h 50m
Flight
111.95 mi
180.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.95 mi
Kilometers
180.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.23 mi
Kilometers
230.51 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helena-West Helena
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-14T22:58
Arrive Helena-West Helena
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
De Valls Bluff
AR

Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Conway
71.6 mi
01h 25m
To Helena-West Helena
71.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Helena-West Helena.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Helena-West Helena.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard

    1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    1803 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    44.2 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Plaza Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    145 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Richmond Drive

    1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Porter Street

    2428 ft · 48 sec · Porter Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Columbia Street

    121 m · 11 sec · Columbia Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Perry Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Perry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Helena-West Helena.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
60.8 mi · 42%
South Grand Avenue
45.4 mi · 32%
Central Landing Boulevard
27.9 mi · 20%
North Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Oakland Avenue
2.08 mi · 1%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

60.8 mi · 01h 02m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Valls Bluff
01h 25m from Conway
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Conway and Sunny near Helena-West Helena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Helena-West Helena?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Conway and 71.6 miles from Helena-West Helena.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Conway and Sunny near Helena-West Helena.

Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Valls Bluff, 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 De Valls Bluff.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Helena-West Helena. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.17 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Helena-West Helena

#2 Helena-West Helena

City in Arkansas, United States

Population10,032
Coordinates34.5291000, -90.5900000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Helena-West Helena (-90.59, 34.5291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.25
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.12 $38.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.51 $43.02
Premium $4.63 $23.36 $46.71
Diesel $5.42 $27.35 $54.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Helena-West Helena. The current time is 22:58:36.

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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.