How far is Conway, AR from Paris, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Paris, AR is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
84.94 mi
01h 49m
Flight
74.06 mi
119.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.06 mi
Kilometers
119.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.94 mi
Kilometers
136.7 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 7:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-17T04:10
Arrive Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Conway
42.4 mi
00h 54m
To Paris
42.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1962 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harkrider Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Harkrider Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1221 ft · 21 sec · Harkrider Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 2 sec · Harkrider Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2484 ft · 45 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    2275 ft · 35 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    10 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
41.3 mi · 49%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 3%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
AR 331
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

40.6 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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
00h 54m from Conway
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Conway and 42.6 miles from Paris.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Paris. Straight-line distance: 74.06 mi (119.19 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Paris

City in Arkansas

Population3,370
Coordinates35.2920300, -93.7299200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Paris (-93.72992, 35.29203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.78 $25.55
Premium $4.63 $13.88 $27.75
Diesel $5.42 $16.25 $32.49

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Paris. The current time is 04:10:44.

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.