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Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
96 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
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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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Clarendon, AR
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The drive from Conway, AR to Clarendon, AR covers 96 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 33, East South Front for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.50 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 96 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and AR 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.9 miles on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 33. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US 79
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conway, AR and Clarendon, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Des Arc.
Memphis
Des Arc
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 65.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| AR 33 | 13 mi | 22m |
| East South Front | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| US 79 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| US 63 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 79B | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Clarendon, AR.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Street
Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 63
Turn left onto US 63; US 70
Continue on US 70
Turn right onto AR 33
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 33
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 33
At end of road, turn left onto US 79
Turn left onto US 79B
Turn right onto US 79B
Turn left onto Madison Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarendon, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Conway, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 96 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Conway, AR · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48 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 65.9 miles.
The final approach into Clarendon, 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 Clarendon, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.50 one way
$29.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
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: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Clarendon on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
59°F
Haskell, AR
48 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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