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Trip from Conway, AR to Newport, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

91.5 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m

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 and the county seat of Jackson County, Arkansas, United States

Newport, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, AR to Newport, AR covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 64, Vilonia Bypass, State Highway 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.2 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.82 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

45.7 miles from Conway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 91.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and Vilonia Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.2 miles on US 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and Vilonia Bypass. 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 Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Conway, AR to Newport, AR is easy. At 1h 45m with 66% 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Oak Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

3
34.4 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
88.6 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward AR 17: Newport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 17: Newport
4
88.8 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 54.2 mi 55m
Vilonia Bypass 25.9 mi 32m
State Highway 64 5.4 mi 6m
Oak Street 2.9 mi 5m
Malcolm Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
AR 17 0.7 mi 1m
South State Street 0.7 mi 1m
3rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 54.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.9 mi · 5 min · Oak Street
4

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64
5

Continue on US 64

26 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit onto US 64

54 mi · 55 min · US 64
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward AR 17: Newport
8

Turn left

76 ft · 5 sec
9

Turn left onto AR 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · AR 17
10

Turn right onto AR 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · South State Street
11

Turn left onto AR 14

1.1 mi · 1 min · Malcolm Avenue
12

Continue on AR 14

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 3rd Street
13

Arrive at destination

AR 14

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 45.7 miles from Conway, AR, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.2 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 20 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 57m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Conway, AR

This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Conway, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 54.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Conway, AR · 57m into the drive

Downtown Cabot, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cabot, AR

46 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

Vilonia, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Searcy, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newport, AR

The final approach into Newport, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.82 one way

$27.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.17 $30.34
premium $4.56 $16.42 $32.85
diesel $5.61 $20.20 $40.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.61 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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

5:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport, AR

Evening in Newport on Thursday

Local time

5:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 45m 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 Newport, AR covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, Vilonia Bypass, State Highway 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $13.82 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.
The drive from Conway, AR to Newport, AR is easy. At 1h 45m with 66% 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Conway, AR to Newport, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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