How far is Elm Springs, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Elm Springs, AR to Conway, AR is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.55 mi
02h 41m
Flight
126.83 mi
204.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.83 mi
Kilometers
204.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.55 mi
Kilometers
274.48 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Elm Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elm Springs
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elm Springs
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
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Elm Springs
85.3 mi
01h 20m
To Conway
85.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elm Springs and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    34 m · 10 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    637 ft · 16 sec · South Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 36 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 66%
West Sunset Avenue
53 mi · 31%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
0.38 mi
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 20m from Elm Springs
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elm Springs and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elm Springs to Conway?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Wiederkehr Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Elm Springs and 85.3 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elm Springs and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elm Springs and Conway. Straight-line distance: 126.83 mi (204.12 km).

Elm Springs

#1 Elm Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,418
Coordinates36.2061900, -94.2343700
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-94.2344, 36.206141)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $22.80
Round trip
$45.60
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.80 $45.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.64 $51.28
Premium $4.63 $27.84 $55.68
Diesel $5.42 $32.60 $65.20

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 Elm Springs and Conway. The current time is 02:54:39.

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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.