Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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The drive from Conway, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 28.1 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Oak Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 31m highway drive covering 28.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Oak Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.5 miles on I 40.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
166 ft
Highest Point
324 ft
~22 mi in
Elevation Range
54 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Oak Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 25.5 mi | 26m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and North Little Rock, 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
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Conway on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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