Origin
Conway, AR
Evening in Conway on Friday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Russellville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Russellville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Conway, AR to Russellville, AR covers 46.1 miles and takes about 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, East Main Street, Harkrider Street 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 $6.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 46.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and East Main Street. 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 16 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 East Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 11 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 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 40.6 mi | 40m |
| 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 |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 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 Russellville, 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 84
Toward 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 right onto AR 7
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Arkansas Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
AR 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Conway, AR · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Russellville, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Russellville, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Russellville, AR
Evening in Russellville on Friday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
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 Russellville, AR covers 46.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, East Main Street, Harkrider Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 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 $6.96 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 49m drive. You will face about 11 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 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Conway, AR to Russellville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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