Origin
Conway, AR
Evening in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Alexander, AR
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
44m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Conway, AR to Alexander, AR covers 38.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 430, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.80 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
19.2 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 38.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 430. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.9 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 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 430. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 38.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
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~0m in
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Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
21.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
34.4 mi into trip
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~38m in
|
US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
5
37.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
AR 111 / North Alexander Road
Turn sharp left onto AR 111 / North Alexander Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
38.4 mi into trip
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~44m in
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Alexander Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Alexander Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 19.9 mi | 19m |
| I 430 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 70 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Alexander Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 19.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Alexander, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
14 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
4
Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Landing Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 40; US 65
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 430: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 430
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward AR 111: Alexander
11
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
12
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
13
Turn sharp left onto AR 111
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alexander Road
14
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Walnut Street
15
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Alexander Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Alexander Street
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Alexander Street
17
Arrive at destination
Alexander 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 19.2 miles from Conway, AR, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 38.4 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.2 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexander, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conway, 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 Conway, AR
This is one driving day of about 38.4 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, 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 I 40 for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Conway, AR · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexander, AR
The final approach into Alexander, 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 Alexander, 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
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Alexander, AR
Evening in Alexander on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
44m 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 Conway, AR to Alexander, AR covers 38.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 430, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Conway, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.80 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 38.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Conway, AR to Alexander, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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