How far is Conway, AR from Rector, AR?
The driving distance from Conway, AR to Rector, AR is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Rector.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Rector.
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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
2.9 mi · 6 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street
26 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
16 m · 2 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Rector.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vilonia Bypass
Take the exit slight left
94.7 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Conway and Sunny near Rector.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway to Rector?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Diaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Conway and 86.6 miles from Rector.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.14 one way or $46.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Sunny near Rector.
Stop Ideas Near Diaz
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 Diaz.
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Rector. Straight-line distance: 145.39 mi (233.98 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 Rector
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,703 |
| Coordinates | 36.2631200, -90.2926000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rector (-90.2926, 36.26312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.09 | $66.17 |
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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