How far is Conway, AR from West Helena, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to West Helena, AR is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
139.54 mi
02h 45m
Flight
108.67 mi
174.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.67 mi
Kilometers
174.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.54 mi
Kilometers
224.57 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Helena
Wed, Apr 15, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-14T22:55
Arrive West Helena
Wed, Apr 15, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Hazen
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
69.7 mi
01h 22m
To West Helena
69.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and West Helena.

  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

    27.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    1803 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    44.2 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Anderson Street

    1911 ft · 58 sec · Anderson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    61 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
60.8 mi · 44%
South Grand Avenue
46.3 mi · 33%
Central Landing Boulevard
27.9 mi · 20%
North Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Anderson Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

60.8 mi · 01h 02m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazen
01h 22m from Conway
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Conway and Partly Sunny near West Helena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to West Helena?

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Hazen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Conway and 69.8 miles from West Helena.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Conway and Partly Sunny near West Helena.

Stop Ideas Near Hazen

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

65 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and West Helena. Straight-line distance: 108.67 mi (174.89 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
West Helena

#2 West Helena

City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population7,679
Coordinates34.5506600, -90.6417700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: West Helena (-90.64177, 34.55066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.95 $41.91
Premium $4.63 $22.76 $45.51
Diesel $5.42 $26.64 $53.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and West Helena. The current time is 22:55:56.

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.