How far is Conway, AR from Southside, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Southside, AR is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.56 mi
01h 49m
Flight
62.45 mi
100.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.56 mi
Kilometers
144.14 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southside
Fri, Apr 17, 8:42 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-17T18:52
Arrive Southside
Fri, Apr 17, 8:42 PM 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
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Garner
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Conway
44.8 mi
00h 54m
To Southside
44.8 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
89°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  5. 5

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    26.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    28 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Batesville Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
52.8 mi · 59%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 6%
Oak Street
2.93 mi · 3%
US 64 East
0.29 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28 mi · 00h 36m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
00h 54m from Conway
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Conway and 44.8 miles from Southside.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

63 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Southside. Straight-line distance: 62.45 mi (100.51 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Southside

Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,990
Coordinates35.6984100, -91.6234700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Southside (-91.62347, 35.69841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.96 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.32 gal · 23.92 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.63 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $5.42 $17.11 $34.22

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 Southside. The current time is 18:52:58.

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.