How far is Conway, AR from Walnut Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Walnut Ridge, AR is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
131.3 mi
02h 28m
Flight
107.5 mi
173 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.5 mi
Kilometers
173 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.3 mi
Kilometers
211.3 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Conway
65.6 mi
01h 14m
To Walnut Ridge
65.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Walnut Ridge.

  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

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 92%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 4%
Oak Street
2.93 mi · 2%
US 412
0.52 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 14m from Conway
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Walnut Ridge?

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Conway and 65.7 miles from Walnut Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Walnut Ridge. Straight-line distance: 107.5 mi (173 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Walnut Ridge

#2 Walnut Ridge

City in Arkansas

Population4,673
Coordinates36.0684000, -90.9559500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Walnut Ridge (-90.95595, 36.0684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.07
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.53 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.72 $39.44
Premium $4.63 $21.41 $42.83
Diesel $5.42 $25.07 $50.14

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 Walnut Ridge. The current time is 01:12:08.

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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.