Conway to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

712.7 miles 1147 km · straight line
855.3 miles estimated 1376.4 km · driving distance
17h 12min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Conway from Roanoke?

The distance from Conway to Roanoke is 712.7 miles (1147 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Conway. By car, the driving distance is approximately 855.3 miles, taking about 17h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Conway in Arkansas and Roanoke in Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 12min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 38min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 22min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Conway & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Conway
35.09°N, 92.44°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients