The drive from Conway, AR to Bull Shoals, AR covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, State Highway 14, US Highway 65 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on US 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.44 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
57.7 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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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.
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 115.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and State Highway 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on US 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and State Highway 14. 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 Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Conway, AR to Bull Shoals, AR is easy. At 2h 56m with 85% 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 1 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
7
100.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|US 62; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
105.5 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|AR 178
Turn left onto AR 178
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
26.2 mi
36m
State Highway 14
23.5 mi
41m
US Highway 65
23.1 mi
31m
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi
16m
AR 27
10.6 mi
18m
AR 178
10 mi
17m
US 62
4.9 mi
5m
Skyline Drive
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 26.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Bull Shoals, 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
1.8 mi·2 min·Skyline Drive
10
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi·4 min·US Highway 65
11
Continue on US 65
12 mi·16 min·South Broadview Street
12
Continue on US 65
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 65
13
Continue on US 65
0.7 mi·56 sec·North Broadview Street
14
Continue on US 65
1.1 mi·1 min·South Broadway
15
Continue on US 65; Hwy 124
18 mi·25 min·US Highway 65
16
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
26 mi·36 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
17
Take the exit
208 ft·5 sec
18
Turn straight onto AR 27
11 mi·18 min·AR 27
19
Continue on AR 14
24 mi·41 min·State Highway 14
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 412
4.9 mi·5 min·US 62; US 412
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto AR 178
10 mi·17 min·AR 178
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
36 ft·1 sec·Broadway Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Broadway Avenue
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 57.7 miles from Conway, AR, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bull Shoals, 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 115.5 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 65 for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Conway, AR
· 1h 21m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.44 one way
$34.89 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 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.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Conway, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Conway, AR
Morning
in Conway on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bull Shoals, AR
Morning
in Bull Shoals on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 cooler 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 Conway, AR to Bull Shoals, 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, US Highway 65. 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 Conway, 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.
The drive from Conway, AR to Bull Shoals, AR is easy. At 2h 56m with 85% 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 1 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Conway, AR to Bull Shoals, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
