How far is Lake Hamilton, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, AR to Conway, AR is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.56 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.99 mi
94.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.99 mi
Kilometers
94.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.56 mi
Kilometers
134.48 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hamilton
2026-04-17T01:34
Arrive Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hamilton
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
Bryant
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lake Hamilton
41.6 mi
00h 43m
To Conway
41.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pakis Street

    676 ft · 13 sec · Pakis Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    641 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hamilton 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
36.4 mi · 44%
I 40 West
20.8 mi · 25%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 16%
Central Avenue
4.25 mi · 5%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.43 mi · 4%
Doctor Martin Luther King
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
00h 43m from Lake Hamilton
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Hamilton to Conway?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Lake Hamilton and 41.9 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Bryant

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

25 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

39 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

74 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Conway. Straight-line distance: 58.99 mi (94.94 km).

Lake Hamilton

#1 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population2,135
Coordinates34.4245300, -93.0951800
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-93.095219, 34.424578)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.63 $13.64 $27.29
Diesel $5.42 $15.97 $31.95

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Hamilton and Conway. The current time is 01:34:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.