How far is Johnson, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Johnson, AR to Conway, AR is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
73.43 mi
01h 23m
Flight
59.74 mi
96.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.74 mi
Kilometers
96.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.43 mi
Kilometers
118.18 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 7:48 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 7:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Johnson
43.1 mi
00h 41m
To Conway
30.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sterlin Hurley Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
70.9 mi · 97%
5th Street
6.38 mi · 9%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Sterlin Hurley Highway
0.69 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi · 1%
US 65 North
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

69.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
00h 41m from Johnson
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Johnson and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Conway?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Johnson and 30.4 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Johnson and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Russellville, 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 Russellville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Conway. Straight-line distance: 59.74 mi (96.15 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,771
Coordinates35.3428600, -93.4538000
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Hwy 197 (-93.453794, 35.342867)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.63 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.42 $14.02 $28.05

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Conway. The current time is 18:24:02.

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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.