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Trip from Conway, AR to De Queen, AR

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

166.7 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Conway, AR

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De Queen, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, AR to De Queen, AR covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 70, I 40, I 430 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.3 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.18 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

83.3 miles from Conway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 166.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.3 miles on US 70.

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.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 40. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

6
21.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
34.4 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 70

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 129B Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
4
52.7 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 70

Take the exit onto US 70 toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
4
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 70 117.3 mi 2h 38m
I 40 19.9 mi 19m
I 430 12.3 mi 14m
US 59 8.7 mi 12m
Airport Road 5.7 mi 8m
Oak Street 1.1 mi 2m
North 4th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Central Landing Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 70 — 117.3 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and De Queen, 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

1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
4

Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Central Landing Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
6

Merge onto I 40; US 65

20 mi · 19 min · I 40; US 65
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 430: Texarkana Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 430

12 mi · 14 min · I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70

18 mi · 19 min · US 70
Exit 129B Toward I 30 West: Texarkana Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit onto US 70

19 mi · 22 min · US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
11

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 70
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

11 mi · 11 min · US 70
13

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 38 sec · US 70
14

Turn left onto US 70

5.7 mi · 8 min · Airport Road
15

Continue on US 70

31 mi · 46 min · US 70
16

Continue on US 70

38 mi · 56 min · US 70
17

Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371

8.7 mi · 12 min · US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
18

Turn left onto North 4th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street
19

Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

53 ft · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

West Dequeen Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.3 miles from Conway, AR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.3 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.3 miles or 1h 35m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Queen, 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 166.7 miles and 3h 39m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 117.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.3 mi from Conway, AR · 1h 35m into the drive

city in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

83 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

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.3 miles.

Arriving in De Queen, AR

The final approach into De Queen, 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 De Queen, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 80.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.18 one way

$50.35 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $27.64 $55.27
premium $4.56 $29.92 $59.84
diesel $5.61 $36.81 $73.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lewis Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Conway, AR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Outlets of Little Rock - Tesla Supercharger

Little Rock, AR

Tesla

10 DCFC

Little Rock, AR Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Stagecoach Rd

Little Rock, AR

IONNA

8 DCFC

Walmart 124 (Little Rock, AR)

Little Rock, AR

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Smith Ford

Conway, AR

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Bryant AR

Bryant, AR

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 118

Benton, AR

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Everett Ford

Bentoin, AR

RED_E

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1 Electrify America: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 AUTEL: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50 0 $17.50 $8.00
Efficient EV 41.7 0 $14.59 $6.67
EV Truck/SUV 66.7 0 $23.34 $10.67

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Conway, AR

Evening in Conway on Tuesday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 10 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Destination

De Queen, AR

Evening in De Queen on Tuesday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 11% chance 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

4 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

3h 39m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Conway, AR to De Queen, AR covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, I 40, I 430. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.3 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 $25.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Conway, AR to De Queen, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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