Origin
Bald Knob, AR
Late night in Bald Knob on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bald Knob, AR to Conway, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bald Knob, AR
Beth Fitzpatrick
Conway, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Bald Knob, AR to Conway, AR covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, Highway Avenue North, Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.4 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.2 miles from Bald Knob, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 62.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and Highway Avenue North. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.4 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and Highway Avenue North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367 / Highway Avenue North.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Turn right onto AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
4
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 61.4 mi | 1h 12m |
| Highway Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 61.4 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bald Knob, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on South Elm Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Elm Street
2
Turn right onto AR 367
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Highway Avenue North
3
Turn straight onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 64
4
Take the exit onto US 64
27 mi
·
27 min
·
US 64
5
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
34 mi
·
43 min
·
US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
8
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
9
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.2 miles from Bald Knob, AR, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.2 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bald Knob, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bald Knob, AR
This is one driving day of about 62.3 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bald Knob, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 61.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Bald Knob, AR · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 62.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Bald Knob, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 miles.
Arriving in Conway, AR
The final approach into Conway, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conway, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Conway on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 10 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
76°F
Haskell, AR
31 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bald Knob, AR to Conway, AR covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, Highway Avenue North, 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 31.2 miles from Bald Knob, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.41 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 is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bald Knob, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Conway, AR
More from Bald Knob, AR
More trips to Conway, AR
Explore more options from Bald Knob, AR or browse trips ending in Conway, AR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AR road trips.
Explore maps for Bald Knob, AR or Conway, AR on MapSof.net.