How far is Lavaca, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Lavaca, AR to Conway, AR is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.8 mi
02h 03m
Flight
99.21 mi
159.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.21 mi
Kilometers
159.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.8 mi
Kilometers
178.31 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Lavaca
Tue, May 12, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lavaca
2026-05-12T19:39
Arrive Conway
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lavaca
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lavaca
62.7 mi
01h 01m
To Conway
48.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Division Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Lavaca Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lavaca Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    1446 ft · 30 sec · West Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2614 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lavaca 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3rd Street
89.3 mi · 81%
East Lavaca Road
2.09 mi · 2%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
South Division Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
West Commercial Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

North 3rd Street

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 27m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 01m from Lavaca
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lavaca and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Lavaca and 48.2 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lavaca and Sunny near Conway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lavaca and Conway. Straight-line distance: 99.21 mi (159.66 km).

Lavaca

#1 Lavaca

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,439
Coordinates35.3362000, -94.1732600
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.17326, 35.336212)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.61
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.81 $29.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.63 $18.08 $36.17
Diesel $5.42 $21.17 $42.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lavaca and Conway. The current time is 19:39:12.

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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.