How far is Elkins, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Elkins, AR to Conway, AR is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Conway.
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Start on Church Street
47 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
19.6 mi · 34 min · North Center Street
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Turn right
24.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the ramp left
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
89.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive
1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Harkrider Street
2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkins and Conway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Center Street
Merge slight left
89.9 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkins to Conway?
The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Elkins and 69.2 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Conway. Straight-line distance: 108.3 mi (174.29 km).
#1 Elkins
Township in Washington County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,664 |
| Coordinates | 36.0014700, -94.0082500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.37 | $36.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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