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Trip from Bald Knob, AR to Conway, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
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.

Downtown Bald Knob, AR, AR

Bald Knob, AR

Beth Fitzpatrick

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total 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 points

These 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

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

Downtown Vilonia, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vilonia, AR

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.

Popular next leg

Vilonia, AR to Conway, AR

13.8 mi · 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Searcy, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ward, AR

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 check

Top 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.

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Bald Knob, AR

Morning in Bald Knob on Friday

Local time

9:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, AR

Morning in Conway on Friday

Local time

9:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 10 mph 12% chance 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

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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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