How far is Monticello, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Monticello, AR to Conway, AR is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
118.22 mi
01h 55m
Flight
107.48 mi
172.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.48 mi
Kilometers
172.97 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.22 mi
Kilometers
190.26 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-16T12:55
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Walnut Ridge
AR

City in Arkansas

From Monticello
59.2 mi
00h 57m
To Conway
59 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gaines Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    65 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West McCloy Avenue

    1516 ft · 32 sec · West McCloy Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hyatt Street

    44 m · 3 sec · North Hyatt Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    1851 ft · 31 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    26.2 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 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 Monticello 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 41%
I 40 West
26.4 mi · 22%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 20%
West Gaines Avenue
16.1 mi · 14%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

26.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut Ridge
00h 57m from Monticello
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Walnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Monticello and 59 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Walnut Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

39 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

53 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

81 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Conway. Straight-line distance: 107.48 mi (172.97 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,185
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.7909600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gaines Avenue (-91.790961, 33.62899)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.58
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.79 $31.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.76 $35.52
Premium $4.63 $19.29 $38.57
Diesel $5.42 $22.58 $45.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Conway. The current time is 12:55:05.

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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.