How far is Conway, AR from Prairie Grove, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
159.3 mi
02h 50m
Flight
121.98 mi
196.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.98 mi
Kilometers
196.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.3 mi
Kilometers
256.37 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-18T06:55
Arrive Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
79.6 mi
01h 25m
To Prairie Grove
79.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Prairie Grove.

  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

    112.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · South Mock Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Mock Drive

    36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
113 mi · 71%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 21%
Hogeye Road
5.87 mi · 4%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
South Mock Street
0.56 mi
State Highway 170
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 25m from Conway
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Prairie Grove?

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Conway and 79.7 miles from Prairie Grove.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 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 Prairie Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 121.98 mi (196.31 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Prairie Grove

#2 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $21.28
Round trip
$42.57
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.28 $42.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.94 $47.87
Premium $4.63 $25.99 $51.99
Diesel $5.42 $30.43 $60.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Prairie Grove. The current time is 06:55:00.

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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.