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Trip from Conway, AR to Booneville, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

101.1 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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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city in Arkansas, USA

Booneville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, AR to Booneville, AR covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, AR 10, Quay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.27 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.

Midpoint

50.6 miles from Conway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 101.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and AR 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.6 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 21 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 40.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.

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 11m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street

Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
43 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward AR 331, US 64

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 84 Toward AR 331, US 64
7
43.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 64 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
46 mi into trip | ~49m in | AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue

Turn left onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 40.6 mi 40m
AR 10 31.7 mi 47m
Quay Street 12.3 mi 17m
AR 27 5.9 mi 10m
South Arkansas Avenue 4.9 mi 5m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
Harkrider Street 1.3 mi 1m
AR 331 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 40.6 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Booneville, 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

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Oak Street
4

Turn left onto US 64; US 65B

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Harkrider Street
5

Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B

149 ft · 2 sec · Harkrider Street
6

Continue on US 64; US 65B

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Harkrider Street
7

Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B

148 ft · 2 sec · Harkrider Street
8

Continue on US 64; US 65B

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Harkrider Street
9

Continue on US 65B

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Skyline Drive
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
11

Merge onto I 40

41 mi · 40 min · I 40
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 84 Toward AR 331, US 64
13

Turn left onto AR 331

0.4 mi · 46 sec · AR 331
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto AR 7

4.9 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto AR 7

424 ft · 13 sec · North State Highway 7
17

Turn right onto AR 27

12 mi · 17 min · Quay Street
18

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road
19

Continue on AR 27

5.9 mi · 10 min · AR 27
20

At end of road, turn right onto AR 10

32 mi · 47 min · AR 10
21

Arrive at destination

AR 10

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 50.6 miles from Conway, AR, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 22 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.6 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Booneville, 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 101.1 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Conway, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 40.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.6 mi from Conway, AR · 55m into the drive

Downtown Dardanelle, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dardanelle, AR

51 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

Morrilton, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dardanelle, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Booneville, AR

The final approach into Booneville, 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 Booneville, 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

$15.27 one way

$30.54 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.76 $33.52
premium $4.56 $18.15 $36.29
diesel $5.61 $22.32 $44.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.62 $4.85
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Evening in Conway on Thursday

Local time

5:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Booneville, AR

Evening in Booneville on Thursday

Local time

5:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 11m 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 Booneville, AR covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, AR 10, Quay Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 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 $15.27 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 straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Conway, AR to Booneville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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