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 Ash Flat, AR
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
131.4 mi
211 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
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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Ash Flat, AR
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Conway, AR to Ash Flat, AR covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, Vilonia Bypass, South Saint Louis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.84 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Conway, AR to Ash Flat, AR covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 60.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Conway, AR to Ash Flat, AR is easy. At 2h 53m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
3
34.4 mi into trip
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~45m in
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US 64
Take the exit onto US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
61.2 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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US 64; US 167
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
4
61.5 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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US 64; US 167
Turn left onto US 64; US 167
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Conway, AR to Ash Flat, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Batesville along the way.
Batesville
61.2 mi in
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~1h 12m
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via US 64; US 167
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 60.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 25.9 mi | 32m |
| South Saint Louis Street | 14.4 mi | 22m |
| South Main Street | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| Ash Flat Drive | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Ash Flat, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
104 ft
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6 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
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14 sec
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Locust Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
2.9 mi
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5 min
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Oak Street
4
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi
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6 min
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State Highway 64
5
Continue on US 64
26 mi
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32 min
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Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 64
27 mi
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27 min
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US 64
7
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
8
Turn left onto US 64; US 167
33 mi
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44 min
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US 64; US 167
9
Continue on US 167; AR 25
14 mi
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22 min
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South Saint Louis Street
10
Continue on US 167
12 mi
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17 min
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South Main Street
11
Continue on US 167
11 mi
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16 min
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Ash Flat Drive
12
Turn right onto AR 354
28 ft
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0 sec
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AR 354
13
Arrive at destination
AR 354
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Conway, AR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 18m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ash Flat, 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 131.4 miles and 2h 53m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 60.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Conway, AR · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Conway, 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 60.2 miles.
Arriving in Ash Flat, AR
The final approach into Ash Flat, 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 Ash Flat, 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
$19.84 one way
$39.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.58 | $47.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Ash Flat, AR
Evening in Ash Flat on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
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66 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
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
2h 53m 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 Ash Flat, AR covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, Vilonia Bypass, South Saint Louis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.7 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 $19.84 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.
The drive from Conway, AR to Ash Flat, AR is easy. At 2h 53m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Conway, AR to Ash Flat, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Batesville along the way.
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