Conway to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

810.8 miles 1304.9 km · straight line
973 miles estimated 1565.9 km · driving distance
19h 34min estimated drive time
$94 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Conway from White Sands?

The distance from Conway to White Sands is 810.8 miles (1304.9 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located W of Conway. By car, the driving distance is approximately 973 miles, taking about 19h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Conway in Arkansas and White Sands in New Mexico.

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 White Sands. 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 White Sands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 34min $94 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 29min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 26min $117–$341* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Conway & White Sands

Quick Facts

Conway
35.09°N, 92.44°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
White Sands
32.79°N, 106.33°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients