The drive from Conway, AR to Paris, AR covers 84.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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 22, South Arkansas Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.6 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.82 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
42.5 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 84.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 84.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and AR 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 40.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 13 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 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
43 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward AR 331, US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 84
Toward AR 331, US 64
7
43.8 mi into trip|~46m in|US 64 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
46 mi into trip|~49m in|AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Turn left onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
40.6 mi
40m
AR 22
34 mi
53m
South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
Harkrider Street
1.3 mi
1m
AR 331
0.4 mi
<1m
Skyline Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Oak Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Paris, 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
0.4 mi·51 sec·Oak Street
4
Turn left onto US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi·45 sec·Harkrider Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
149 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
6
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.2 mi·20 sec·Harkrider Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
148 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
8
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi·44 sec·Harkrider Street
9
Continue on US 65B
0.4 mi·34 sec·Skyline Drive
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
11
Merge onto I 40
41 mi·40 min·I 40
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 84Toward AR 331, US 64
13
Turn left onto AR 331
0.4 mi·46 sec·AR 331
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·South Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto AR 22
34 mi·53 min·AR 22
17
Turn left onto AR 309
34 ft·1 sec·South Elm Street
18
Arrive at destination
AR 309
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 42.5 miles from Conway, AR, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 19 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 44m 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 Paris, 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 84.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Conway, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 40.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.5 mi from Conway, AR
· 44m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.82 one way
$25.64 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.08
$28.15
premium
$4.56
$15.24
$30.48
diesel
$5.61
$18.74
$37.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Conway, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.5
0
$8.91
$4.08
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
EV Truck/SUV
34
0
$11.89
$5.43
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Afternoon
in Conway on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paris, AR
Afternoon
in Paris on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
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
1h 49m 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 Paris, AR covers 84.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, AR 22, South Arkansas Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 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 $12.82 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 13 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 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Conway, AR to Paris, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
