How far is Johnson, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Johnson, AR to Conway, AR is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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 Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Ball Street
68 m · 15 sec · South Ball Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
784 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wilkerson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkerson Road
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Continue on North Gregg Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Gregg Avenue
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Turn left onto North Shiloh Drive
761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive
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Take the ramp right
619 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
47.3 mi · 48 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive
1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Harkrider Street
2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street
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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 Johnson and Conway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly 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 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Johnson and 83.2 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson and Partly Sunny near Conway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Conway. Straight-line distance: 120.73 mi (194.29 km).
#1 Johnson
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 36.1328600, -94.1654800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.57 | $63.14 |
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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