How far is Horseshoe Bend, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Horseshoe Bend, AR to Conway, AR is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horseshoe Bend and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horseshoe Bend and Conway.
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Start on Club Road
14 m · 2 sec · Club Road
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Turn right onto North Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bend Road
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Turn right onto Cardinal Drive
4.9 mi · 9 min · Cardinal Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Continue on Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street
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Continue on Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard
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Take the exit right
27.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
33.6 mi · 44 min
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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 Horseshoe Bend and Conway.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 64 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
33.6 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horseshoe Bend and 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 Horseshoe Bend to Conway?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Pleasant Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Horseshoe Bend and 64.3 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Horseshoe Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Plains.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horseshoe Bend and Conway. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.83 km).
#1 Horseshoe Bend
City in Boise County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 36.2292300, -91.7643100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.52 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
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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