How far is Lonoke, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Lonoke, AR to Conway, AR is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.18 mi
00h 50m
Flight
37.24 mi
59.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.18 mi
Kilometers
80.76 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 PM CDT
Return by in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lonoke
2026-04-19T15:15
Arrive Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lonoke
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
North Little Rock
AR

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

From Lonoke
25.1 mi
00h 25m
To Conway
25.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
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 Lonoke and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 28 sec · Hwy 89

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 89

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lonoke 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 89
47.4 mi · 94%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 2%
Front Street Southeast
0.89 mi · 2%
Oak Street
0.28 mi · 1%
US 64
0.27 mi · 1%
Hwy 89
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 89

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Little Rock
00h 25m from Lonoke
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lonoke 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 Lonoke to Conway?

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Lonoke and 25.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

3 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

102 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lonoke and Conway. Straight-line distance: 37.24 mi (59.93 km).

Lonoke

#1 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street Southeast (-91.899861, 34.783916)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.41
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.70 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.63 $8.19 $16.37
Diesel $5.42 $9.58 $19.17

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 Lonoke and Conway. The current time is 15:15:49.

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.