How far is Conway, AR from Waldo, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Waldo, AR is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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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
155.26 mi
03h 00m
Flight
129.56 mi
208.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.56 mi
Kilometers
208.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.26 mi
Kilometers
249.87 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Waldo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Midway
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Conway
77.7 mi
01h 30m
To Waldo
77.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Delight Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East McKissack

    24 m · 1 sec · East McKissack

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McKissack

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
82.9 mi · 53%
Central Landing Boulevard
20.4 mi · 13%
I 430
12.8 mi · 8%
Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
West 1st Street South
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

82.9 mi · 01h 25m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
01h 30m from Conway
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Conway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waldo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Conway and 77.5 miles from Waldo.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midway

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

18 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

19 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

87 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Waldo. Straight-line distance: 129.56 mi (208.5 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Waldo

City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,256
Coordinates33.3515100, -93.2957300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Waldo (-93.29573, 33.35151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.74 L · about $20.75
Round trip
$41.51
10.96 gal · 41.48 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.75 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $4.63 $25.35 $50.69
Diesel $5.42 $29.67 $59.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Waldo. The current time is 23:03:02.

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.