Origin
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Charleston, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
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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Charleston, AR
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Trip Overview
This 116-mile drive from Conway, Arkansas, to Charleston, Arkansas, is a straightforward trip that can be completed in about 2 hours and 10 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused experience, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, eliminating the need for an overnight stop. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $18. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, keeping the scenery and local feel consistent throughout your travels.
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
58 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 116-mile journey, with 77% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 87.3 miles primarily on I-40, offering a consistent pace for much of your travel. While the profile suggests a highway focus, be aware that transitions between roads, including crossing the Ozark Bridge, will break up the high-speed segments. The road character remains largely consistent, dominated by efficient travel on major arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 87.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Ozark Bridge. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 14 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 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 14 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
4
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~2m in
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US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
89.7 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward AR 219: Ozark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 219: Ozark
5
92.5 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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AR 23 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto AR 23 / South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 87.3 mi | 1h 27m |
| Ozark Bridge | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| West Walnut Street | 10 mi | 14m |
| AR 219 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Commercial Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 87.3 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Charleston, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
14 sec
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Locust Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Oak Street
4
Turn left onto US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Harkrider Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
149 ft
·
2 sec
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Harkrider Street
6
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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Harkrider Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
148 ft
·
2 sec
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Harkrider Street
8
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Harkrider Street
9
Continue on US 65B
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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Skyline Drive
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
11
Merge onto I 40
87 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 40
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward AR 219: Ozark
13
Keep slight left at fork
142 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn left onto AR 219
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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AR 219
15
Turn right onto US 64
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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West Commercial Street
16
Turn left onto AR 23
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South 7th Street
17
Continue on AR 23
13 mi
·
18 min
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Ozark Bridge
18
Turn right onto AR 22
10 mi
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14 min
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West Walnut Street
19
Turn left onto South Hancock Street
6 ft
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0 sec
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South Hancock Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Hancock Street
Trip Plan
This 116-mile trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. Given the 2 hour and 10 minute estimated duration, you could depart mid-morning to arrive in Charleston for lunch. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it’s wise to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Conway to maximize your time on the road. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 87.3 miles on I-40, so plan for a rest stop before or after this segment if needed.
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 58 miles from Conway, AR, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.3 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 59m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, 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 116 miles and 2h 10m.
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 87.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Conway, AR · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.3 miles.
Arriving in Charleston, AR
The final approach into Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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
$17.52 one way
$35.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Charleston, AR
Late night in Charleston on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 AM
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 10m 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 Charleston, AR covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Ozark Bridge, West Walnut 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 58 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 $17.52 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 10m drive. You will face about 14 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 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 Charleston, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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