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Trip from Conway, AR to Rockwell, AR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

83.8 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, AR to Rockwell, AR covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Locust Avenue, Oak Street, Central Landing Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.66 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

41.9 miles from Conway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 83.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Locust Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Conway, AR to Rockwell, AR is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Conway, AR to Rockwell, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Locust Avenue
Oak Street
Central Landing Boulevard
I 430
I 30 West
US-70 West
Airport Road
Kaufman Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Locust Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Rockwell, AR.

1

Start on Main Street

105 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Locust Avenue

499 ft · 15 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 · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard
5

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 25 sec
6

Merge slight left

20 mi · 19 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 430: Texarkana
8

Continue straight

12 mi · 14 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

18 mi · 19 min · I 30 West: Texarkana
10

Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

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

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 20 sec
12

Keep slight left

11 mi · 11 min
13

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 38 sec
14

Turn left onto Airport Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Road
15

Turn left onto Kaufman Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kaufman Road
16

Turn right onto Enterprise Drive

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive
17

Turn left onto Grissom Trail

387 ft · 17 sec · Grissom Trail
18

Arrive at your destination

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 41.9 miles from Conway, AR, or about 49m into the drive.

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 18 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 49m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockwell, 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 83.8 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Conway, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.9 mi from Conway, AR · 49m into the drive

Downtown Shannon Hills, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shannon Hills, AR

42 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

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shannon Hills, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rockwell, AR

The final approach into Rockwell, 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

$12.66 one way

$25.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $13.89 $27.79
premium $4.56 $15.04 $30.08
diesel $5.61 $18.50 $37.00

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: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.80 $4.02
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.33 $3.35
EV Truck/SUV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Wednesday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockwell, AR

Evening in Rockwell on Wednesday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

3 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

1h 38m 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 Rockwell, AR covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Locust Avenue, Oak Street, Central Landing Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $12.66 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 Rockwell, AR is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Conway, AR to Rockwell, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Conway, AR to Rockwell, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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