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Trip from Conway, AR to Batesville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

95.1 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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city in and county seat of Independence County, Arkansas, United States

Batesville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, AR to Batesville, AR covers 95.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 60.2 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.36 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

47.5 miles from Conway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 60.2 mi 1h 12m
Vilonia Bypass 25.9 mi 32m
State Highway 64 5.4 mi 6m
Oak Street 2.9 mi 5m
South Saint Louis Street 0.5 mi 1m
Locust Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 60.2 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

27 mi · 27 min · US 64
7

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
8

Turn left onto US 64; US 167

33 mi · 44 min · US 64; US 167
9

Continue on US 167; AR 25

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street
10

Arrive at destination

US 167; AR 25

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 47.5 miles from Conway, AR, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 21 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 58m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, 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 95.1 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Beebe, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beebe, AR

48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Searcy, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Conway, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Batesville, Arkansas

0.6 mi

Malibu Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Vilonia, Arkansas

1.8 mi

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.1

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18707930997

Malibu Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.6

Vilonia, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15012730720

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 88.3

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

5
61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 64; US 167

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
4
61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | US 64; US 167

Turn left onto US 64; US 167

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.36 one way

$28.72 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.77 $31.53
premium $4.56 $17.07 $34.14
diesel $5.61 $21.00 $41.99

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

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Conway, Arkansas

Tesla

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Batesville, Arkansas

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Conway, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 Other: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.99 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.32 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.31 $6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Saturday

Local time

1:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Batesville, AR

Afternoon in Batesville on Saturday

Local time

1:13 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 58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 95.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and Vilonia Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 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 10 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 60.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Conway, AR to Batesville, AR is easy. At 1h 58m with 69% 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 95.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Conway, AR to Batesville, AR covers 95.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 47.5 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 $14.36 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 Batesville, AR is easy. At 1h 58m with 69% 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 Batesville, 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.

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