How far is Lincoln, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Lincoln, AR to Conway, AR is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
165.34 mi
02h 38m
Flight
126.31 mi
203.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.31 mi
Kilometers
203.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.34 mi
Kilometers
266.09 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-19T05:16
Arrive Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lincoln
82.1 mi
01h 19m
To Conway
83.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Boyer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Pridemore Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Pridemore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 11 sec · South State Highway 265

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hogeye Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 68%
Phillips Street
33.1 mi · 20%
Hogeye Road
9.77 mi · 6%
East Pridemore Drive
6.38 mi · 4%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 19m from Lincoln
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 82.1 miles from Lincoln and 83.2 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Conway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Conway. Straight-line distance: 126.31 mi (203.27 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyer Avenue (-94.423876, 35.949534)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
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.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.09 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.23
11.68 gal · 44.18 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.12 $44.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.87 $49.75
Premium $4.63 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $5.42 $31.62 $63.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Conway. The current time is 05:16:50.

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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.