How far is Conway, AR from Mount Ida, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Mount Ida, AR is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 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
113.74 mi
02h 12m
Flight
76.95 mi
123.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.95 mi
Kilometers
123.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.74 mi
Kilometers
183.05 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Ida
Sat, May 23, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 23, 8:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-23T16:06
Arrive Mount Ida
Sat, May 23, 6:19 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
Lonsdale
AR

Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Conway
56.9 mi
01h 06m
To Mount Ida
56.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Mount Ida.

  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

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

    34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1003 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Street

    1048 ft · 31 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elder Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Elder Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elder Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
35.1 mi · 31%
US-70 West
25.5 mi · 22%
Central Landing Boulevard
20.4 mi · 18%
I 30 West
18.3 mi · 16%
I 430
12.8 mi · 11%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Albert Pike Road

Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

34.9 mi · 00h 41m

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
+36.9 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
01h 06m from Conway
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Mount Ida?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Conway and 56.9 miles from Mount Ida.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 $15.19 one way or $30.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Mount Ida. Straight-line distance: 76.95 mi (123.84 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 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Mount Ida (-93.63408, 34.55676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.19 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.37
8.02 gal · 30.38 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.19 $30.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.08 $34.16
Premium $4.63 $18.55 $37.09
Diesel $5.42 $21.71 $43.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Mount Ida. The current time is 16:06:15.

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.