Traveling from Blytheville to Conway covers 183 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 4 minutes of road time. This journey stays entirely within Arkansas, moving you across the southeastern region of the state. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $28 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the straightforward nature of this connection allows for a stress-free travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.6 miles from Blytheville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 181.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. You will navigate using Highway 18 and the Joe N Martin Expressway, which trade high-speed highway efficiency for a more hands-on driving experience. With 0% of the route categorized as highway, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a steady pace through local areas. The road requires your full attention as you transition between these smaller routes, creating a drive that feels more engaged and less like a standard transit corridor. It is a practical path that prioritizes local navigation over long, straight stretches of pavement.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Highway 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 72 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 72 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 146.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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72 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
146.9 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
147.3 mi into trip|~2h 51m 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
180.9 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
181.2 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|Locust Avenue
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
74.5 mi
1h 16m
Highway 18
50.8 mi
1h 7m
US 64
34 mi
44m
US 78
12.5 mi
14m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
8m
West Main Street
1.3 mi
1m
Oak Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Locust Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on US 78; AR 18
1.3 mi·1 min·West Main Street
2
Continue on US 78; AR 18
51 mi·1 hr 7 min·Highway 18
3
Turn left onto AR 18
7.4 mi·8 min·Southwest Drive
4
Continue on US 78; AR 226
13 mi·14 min·US 78; AR 226
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
6
Merge onto I 57
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57
7
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
34 mi·43 min·US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Oak Street
10
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·19 sec·Locust Avenue
11
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft·4 sec·Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 3-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. I recommend planning for at least one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refresh, as the turn-heavy nature of the roads can be more mentally taxing than a straight highway. Keep your fuel budget of $28 in mind when planning your refueling stops, ensuring you top off before hitting the more rural segments of the drive. Because you are navigating local roads rather than major interstates, keep a close eye on your GPS to stay on the correct path through the various turns. Taking a relaxed approach will make the 183-mile trip much more enjoyable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.6 miles from Blytheville, AR, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blytheville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Blytheville, AR
This is one driving day of about 181.3 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Blytheville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 74.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.6 mi from Blytheville, AR
· 1h 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.38 one way
$54.76 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.06
$60.11
premium
$4.56
$32.54
$65.08
diesel
$5.61
$40.03
$80.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.4
0
$19.04
$8.70
Efficient EV
45.3
0
$15.86
$7.25
EV Truck/SUV
72.5
0
$25.38
$11.60
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Blytheville, AR
Morning
in Blytheville on Friday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Morning
in Conway on Friday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bono, AR
91 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 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 Blytheville, AR to Conway, AR covers 181.3 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Highway 18, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.6 miles from Blytheville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 72 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 146.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Blytheville, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
