How far is Mount Ida, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Mount Ida, AR to Conway, AR is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
98.57 mi
02h 05m
Flight
76.95 mi
123.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.95 mi
Kilometers
123.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.57 mi
Kilometers
158.63 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 23, 5:02 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Ida
Sat, May 23, 7:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Ida
2026-05-23T14:57
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 23, 5:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Ida
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
Lonsdale
AR

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

From Mount Ida
58.2 mi
01h 02m
To Conway
40.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Ida and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Lane

    45 m · 12 sec · Elder Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whittington Street

    79 m · 7 sec · Whittington Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Street

    794 ft · 22 sec · West Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Ida 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Street
44.5 mi · 45%
East Grand Avenue
36.4 mi · 37%
I 40 West
20.8 mi · 21%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 13%
East Oak Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

West Street

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 37m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
01h 02m from Mount Ida
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Ida and 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 Mount Ida to Conway?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Mount Ida and 40.3 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Ida and Conway. Straight-line distance: 76.95 mi (123.84 km).

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#1 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Elder Lane (-93.634403, 34.556766)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.63 $16.10 $32.19
Diesel $5.42 $18.84 $37.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Ida and Conway. The current time is 14:57:11.

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.