Origin
Atkins, AR
Afternoon in Atkins on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atkins, AR to Conway, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atkins, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atkins, AR to Conway, AR covers 33.6 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Harkrider Street, Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Harkrider Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.7 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harkrider Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.3 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
32.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 30.7 mi | 30m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 30.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkins, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Northeast 4th Street
281 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast 4th Street
2
Turn right onto AR 105
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Church Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
31 mi
·
30 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
6
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Skyline Drive
8
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
10
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
12
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
13
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
15
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
16
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Conway, AR
Afternoon in Conway on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atkins, AR to Conway, AR covers 33.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Harkrider Street, Oak Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Atkins, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.3 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Atkins, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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