How far is Conway, AR from Melbourne, AR?
The driving distance from Conway, AR to Melbourne, AR is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Melbourne.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1962 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Harkrider Street
2704 ft · 46 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
45 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
1221 ft · 21 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street
45 m · 2 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
2484 ft · 45 sec · Harkrider Street
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Continue on Skyline Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on North Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US Highway 65
18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
787 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street
677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right
16 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
3118 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Sylamore Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Sylamore Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
19.3 mi · 34 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on Main Street
954 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Locus Street
30 m · 4 sec · Locus Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locus Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Melbourne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 9
Turn right onto State Highway 9
19.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Conway and 49.8 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 73.48 mi (118.25 km).
#1 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melbourne
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 36.0595100, -91.9084800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne (-91.90848, 36.05951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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