Conway to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1105.5 miles 1779.1 km · straight line
1326.6 miles estimated 2134.9 km · driving distance
26h 41min estimated drive time
$128 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Conway from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Conway to Grand Canyon is 1105.5 miles (1779.1 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located W of Conway. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1326.6 miles, taking about 26h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Conway in Arkansas and Grand Canyon in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Conway and Grand Canyon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Conway to Grand Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 41min $128 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 1min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~34h 41min $159–$464* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Conway & Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Conway
35.09°N, 92.44°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients