How far is Conway, AR from Kensett, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Kensett, AR is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
54.26 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.85 mi
72.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.85 mi
Kilometers
72.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.26 mi
Kilometers
87.33 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Kensett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Conway
27.1 mi
00h 33m
To Kensett
27.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67B South, AR 36 East: Searcy, Kensett

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Race Avenue

    1670 ft · 40 sec · East Race Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street

    75 m · 5 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
43.6 mi · 80%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 10%
Oak Street
2.93 mi · 5%
West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.53 mi · 3%
East Race Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
US 67B South
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Continue on Vilonia Bypass

25.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 33m from Conway
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Kensett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Conway and 27.2 miles from Kensett.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Kensett.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Kensett. Straight-line distance: 44.85 mi (72.18 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Kensett

#2 Kensett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates35.2317500, -91.6676400
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Kensett (-91.66764, 35.23175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.54
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.27 $14.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.18 $16.35
Premium $4.63 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $5.42 $10.40 $20.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Kensett. The current time is 01:28:33.

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.