How far is Morrilton, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Conway, AR is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.49 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.58 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-04-14T21:22
Arrive Conway
Tue, Apr 14, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Morrilton
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Conway
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Oak Street
19.4 mi · 90%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 6%
South Division Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Oak Street
0.37 mi · 2%
US 65 North
0.26 mi · 1%
Skyline Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Oak Street

Merge slight left

18 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
00h 13m from Morrilton
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrilton and Slight Chance 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 Morrilton to Conway?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Morrilton and 10.4 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Conway. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.24 $6.47
Premium $4.63 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.42 $4.12 $8.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and Conway. The current time is 21:22:02.

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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.