How far is Hughes, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Hughes, AR to Conway, AR is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.21 mi
02h 17m
Flight
111.92 mi
180.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.92 mi
Kilometers
180.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.21 mi
Kilometers
225.64 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Mon, May 25, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Hughes
Mon, May 25, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hughes
2026-05-25T04:09
Arrive Conway
Mon, May 25, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hughes
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 Hughes
70 mi
01h 08m
To Conway
70.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hughes and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Jeff Davis Street

    38 m · 7 sec · Jeff Davis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cowan Street North

    102 m · 15 sec · Cowan Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    119.6 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jefferson Street
122 mi · 87%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 8%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
US 64
0.27 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jefferson Street

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazen
01h 08m from Hughes
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hughes and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Hughes to Conway?

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 70 miles from Hughes and 70.2 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hughes and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

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 Hughes and Conway. Straight-line distance: 111.92 mi (180.12 km).

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#1 Hughes

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,200
Coordinates34.9492600, -90.4714900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeff Davis Street (-90.471462, 34.949283)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.49
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.75 $37.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $4.63 $22.89 $45.79
Diesel $5.42 $26.80 $53.61

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hughes and Conway. The current time is 04:09:16.

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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.