How far is Conway, AR from Highland, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Highland, AR is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.19 mi
03h 04m
Flight
96.87 mi
155.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.87 mi
Kilometers
155.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.19 mi
Kilometers
222.4 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-14T23:02
Arrive Highland
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Conway
69.1 mi
01h 32m
To Highland
69.1 mi
01h 32m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    26.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · T & C Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rebel Drive

    702 ft · 31 sec · Rebel Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Rebel Drive

    75 m · 12 sec · Rebel Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
52.8 mi · 38%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 10%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 9%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 8%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 4%
T & C Boulevard
4.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33 mi · 00h 44m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 32m from Conway
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Conway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Conway and 69.1 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Conway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Highland. Straight-line distance: 96.87 mi (155.89 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Highland (-91.52403, 36.2759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 Highland. The current time is 23:02:26.

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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.