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

The driving distance from Helena-West Helena, AR to Conway, AR is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.12 mi
02h 25m
Flight
111.95 mi
180.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.95 mi
Kilometers
180.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.12 mi
Kilometers
231.94 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Helena-West Helena
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Helena-West Helena
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Helena-West Helena
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
De Valls Bluff
AR

Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Helena-West Helena
71.8 mi
01h 12m
To Conway
72.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Helena-West Helena and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    3059 ft · 1 min · Perry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Oakland Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Richmond Drive

    1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South 10th Street

    141 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Plaza Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    45.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    1803 ft · 41 sec · West Sycamore Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena-West Helena 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
88.9 mi · 62%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
45.3 mi · 31%
South Main Street
2.56 mi · 2%
Oakland Avenue
1.99 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Plaza Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

88.9 mi · 01h 32m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Valls Bluff
01h 12m from Helena-West Helena
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Helena-West Helena and Slight 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 Helena-West Helena to Conway?

The road trip is about 144.1 miles (231.9 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?

De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Helena-West Helena and 72.3 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 $19.28 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Helena-West Helena and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Valls Bluff, 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 De Valls Bluff.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Helena-West Helena and Conway. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.17 km).

Helena-West Helena

#1 Helena-West Helena

City in Arkansas, United States

Population10,032
Coordinates34.5291000, -90.5900000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Street (-90.589988, 34.5291)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.25 L · about $19.28
Round trip
$38.55
10.18 gal · 38.5 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.28 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.68 $43.36
Premium $4.63 $23.54 $47.08
Diesel $5.42 $27.56 $55.12

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 Helena-West Helena and Conway. The current time is 21:23:35.

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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.