How far is Prairie Grove, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Prairie Grove, AR to Conway, AR is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
159.69 mi
02h 26m
Flight
121.98 mi
196.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.98 mi
Kilometers
196.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.69 mi
Kilometers
257 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Grove
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Grove
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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Prairie Grove
79.3 mi
01h 13m
To Conway
80.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on West Mock Drive

    36 m · 7 sec · West Mock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · North Mock Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 11 sec · South State Highway 265

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hogeye Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Grove 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 71%
Phillips Street
33.1 mi · 21%
Hogeye Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
North Mock Street
0.56 mi
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 13m from Prairie Grove
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove to Conway?

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Prairie Grove and 80.3 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Conway. Straight-line distance: 121.98 mi (196.31 km).

Prairie Grove

#1 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: West Mock Drive (-94.317701, 35.976092)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.32
Round trip
$42.64
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.32 $42.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.98 $47.96
Premium $4.63 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.42 $30.49 $60.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Grove and Conway. The current time is 05:27:02.

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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.