How far is Paris, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Paris, AR to Conway, AR is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
82.88 mi
01h 28m
Flight
74.06 mi
119.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.06 mi
Kilometers
119.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.88 mi
Kilometers
133.39 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-17T02:19
Arrive Conway
Fri, Apr 17, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Paris
42.1 mi
00h 44m
To Conway
40.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    10 m · 5 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Arkansas 22

    31.1 mi · 46 min · Arkansas 22

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
40.7 mi · 49%
Arkansas 22
31.1 mi · 37%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 6%
East Walnut Street
2.96 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 3%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

40.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
00h 44m from Paris
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Paris and 40.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Conway. Straight-line distance: 74.06 mi (119.19 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

City in Arkansas

Population3,370
Coordinates35.2920300, -93.7299200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Elm Street (-93.729952, 35.29203)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Conway. The current time is 02:19:58.

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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.