How far is Walnut Ridge, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Walnut Ridge, AR to Conway, AR is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
130.36 mi
02h 08m
Flight
107.5 mi
173 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.5 mi
Kilometers
173 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.36 mi
Kilometers
209.79 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Ridge
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Ridge
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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Walnut Ridge
65.1 mi
01h 04m
To Conway
65.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Ridge and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    33.6 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
95.9 mi · 74%
US 64 West
34 mi · 26%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
Locust Avenue
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Take the ramp right

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 04m from Walnut Ridge
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walnut Ridge and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Ridge to Conway?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Walnut Ridge and 65.2 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 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Ridge and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Ridge and Conway. Straight-line distance: 107.5 mi (173 km).

Walnut Ridge

#1 Walnut Ridge

City in Arkansas

Population4,673
Coordinates36.0684000, -90.9559500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-90.955996, 36.068366)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.63 $21.28 $42.55
Diesel $5.42 $24.91 $49.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Ridge and Conway. The current time is 23:39:36.

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.