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Trip from Conway, AR to Bald Knob, 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

62.2 mi

100 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
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 Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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Downtown Bald Knob, AR, AR

Bald Knob, AR

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, AR to Bald Knob, AR covers 62.2 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, Vilonia Bypass, State Highway 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.39 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: 62.2 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 (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Conway, AR to Bald Knob, AR covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m, 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 11 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 27.4 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.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Conway, AR to Bald Knob, AR is easy. At 1h 14m with 53% 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 61.2 miles (US 64; US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 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 | Locust Avenue

Turn right onto Locust Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Oak Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

5
61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | 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
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | AR 367

Keep slight right at fork onto AR 367

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | South Elm Street

Turn left onto South Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 27.4 mi 28m
Vilonia Bypass 25.9 mi 32m
State Highway 64 5.4 mi 6m
Oak Street 2.9 mi 5m
AR 367 0.5 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 — 27.4 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Bald Knob, 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

2.9 mi · 5 min · Oak Street
4

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64
5

Continue on US 64

26 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit onto US 64

27 mi · 27 min · US 64
7

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
8

Continue on US 64

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US 64
9

Keep slight right at fork onto AR 367

0.5 mi · 59 sec · AR 367
10

Turn left onto South Elm Street

92 ft · 2 sec · South Elm Street
11

Arrive at destination

South Elm Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Conway, AR · 41m 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Vilonia, 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 31.1 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bald Knob, AR

The final approach into Bald Knob, 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

$9.39 one way

$18.79 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.31 $20.62
premium $4.56 $11.16 $22.33
diesel $5.61 $13.73 $27.47

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 $6.53 $2.99
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.44 $2.49
EV Truck/SUV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98

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 15, 2026

Origin

Conway, AR

Late night in Conway on Friday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bald Knob, AR

Late night in Bald Knob on Friday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

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

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

1h 14m 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 Bald Knob, AR covers 62.2 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, Vilonia Bypass, State Highway 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.1 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 $9.39 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.

The drive from Conway, AR to Bald Knob, AR is easy. At 1h 14m with 53% 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 61.2 miles (US 64; US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Conway, AR to Bald Knob, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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