How far is Conway, AR from Star City, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Star City, AR is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.1 mi
01h 48m
Flight
86.19 mi
138.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.19 mi
Kilometers
138.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.1 mi
Kilometers
156.27 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-19T03:09
Arrive Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Redfield
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Conway
48.6 mi
00h 54m
To Star City
48.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Star City.

  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

    25.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 530

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Highway 530

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Landing Boulevard
74.9 mi · 77%
Highway 530
17.4 mi · 18%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi · 1%
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Lincoln Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Central Landing Boulevard

Keep slight left

43.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redfield
00h 54m from Conway
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Conway and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Star City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Star City?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Redfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Conway and 48.5 miles from Star City.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Conway and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Star City.

Stop Ideas Near Redfield

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

58 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

88 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Star City. Straight-line distance: 86.19 mi (138.71 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Star City

#2 Star City

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,030
Coordinates33.9428800, -91.8434700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Star City (-91.84347, 33.94288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.63 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.42 $18.57 $37.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Star City. The current time is 03:09:00.

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.