How far is Conway, AR from Horseshoe Bend, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Horseshoe Bend, AR is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
147.15 mi
03h 16m
Flight
87.51 mi
140.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.51 mi
Kilometers
140.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.15 mi
Kilometers
236.81 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horseshoe Bend
Wed, May 6, 5:36 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, May 6, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-06T14:20
Arrive Horseshoe Bend
Wed, May 6, 5:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Pleasant Plains
AR

City in Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Conway
73.6 mi
01h 38m
To Horseshoe Bend
73.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Horseshoe Bend.

  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

    Turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    9.5 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pinto Lane

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pinto Lane

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Club Road

    866 ft · 24 sec · Club Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Club Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Club Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
52.8 mi · 36%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 10%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 8%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 8%
T & C Boulevard
9.49 mi · 6%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 4%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Plains
01h 38m from Conway
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Horseshoe Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Horseshoe Bend?

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Pleasant Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Conway and 73.6 miles from Horseshoe Bend.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Horseshoe Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Plains

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

83 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

107 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Horseshoe Bend. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.83 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Horseshoe Bend

#2 Horseshoe Bend

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

Population2,108
Coordinates36.2292300, -91.7643100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Horseshoe Bend (-91.76431, 36.22923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.10 $44.21
Premium $4.63 $24.00 $48.01
Diesel $5.42 $28.10 $56.21

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Horseshoe Bend. The current time is 14:20:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.