How far is Conway, AR from Monticello, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Monticello, AR is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
118.14 mi
02h 12m
Flight
107.48 mi
172.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.48 mi
Kilometers
172.97 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.14 mi
Kilometers
190.13 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-16T14:31
Arrive Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Walnut Ridge
AR

City in Arkansas

From Conway
59.2 mi
01h 06m
To Monticello
59 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  12. 12

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Gaines Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gaines Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Landing Boulevard
74.9 mi · 63%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 19%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi · 1%
West Gaines Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Landing Boulevard

Keep slight left

43.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut Ridge
01h 06m from Conway
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Walnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Conway and 59 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Walnut Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

39 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

53 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

81 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 107.48 mi (172.97 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Monticello

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,185
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.7909600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Monticello (-91.79096, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.58
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.79 $31.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.76 $35.52
Premium $4.63 $19.29 $38.57
Diesel $5.42 $22.58 $45.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Monticello. The current time is 14:31:16.

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.