Origin
Bull Shoals, AR
Morning in Bull Shoals on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Trip from Bull Shoals, AR to Conway, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
115.5 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bull Shoals, AR
Connor Scott McManus
Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
Bull Shoals, AR to Conway, AR is 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m via US 65, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience that's straightforward and efficient for a single-day trip. The route is well-suited if you're looking for a practical way to cover ground without significant detours.
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
57.7 miles from Bull Shoals, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on established roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 65, including a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 64.7 miles. While the main roads include State Highway 14 and AR 27, the overall character is one of consistent forward motion. The drive aims for efficiency, minimizing complex navigation and keeping you on well-maintained routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and State Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 178 / Central Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 9 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 178 / Central Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (AR 14 / State Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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AR 178 / Central Boulevard
Turn right onto AR 178 / Central Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
AR 14 / State Highway 14
Turn left onto AR 14 / State Highway 14
Navigation decision point
5
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
5
114.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
115.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 64.7 mi | 1h 30m |
| State Highway 14 | 23.5 mi | 41m |
| AR 27 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Central Boulevard | 10 mi | 17m |
| US 62 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Turn right onto AR 178
10.0 mi
·
17 min
·
Central Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 62; US 412
4
Turn left onto AR 14
24 mi
·
41 min
·
State Highway 14
5
Turn straight onto AR 27
11 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 27
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
65 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 65
7
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
9
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
11
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
12
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
14
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
15
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 56m duration, this is an easy same-day trip. Aim to depart Bull Shoals in the morning to give yourself ample time. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, you likely won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling, but it's always wise to top off before leaving town. The longest stretch without a major road change is 64.7 miles on US 65, so plan for a brief stop around that point if you like to stretch your legs. Be aware that much of the route utilizes US 65, so traffic can be a factor depending on your departure time.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.7 miles from Bull Shoals, AR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 25 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 26m
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 Bull Shoals, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bull Shoals, AR
This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bull Shoals, 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 US 65 for about 64.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Bull Shoals, AR · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Bull Shoals, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.7 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
$17.44 one way
$34.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.13 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Morning in Conway on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Marshall, AR
58 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
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
2h 56m 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 Bull Shoals, AR to Conway, AR covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, State Highway 14, AR 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from Bull Shoals, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.44 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.
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 2h 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 178 / Central Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (AR 14 / State Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bull Shoals, 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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