Origin
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Blytheville, AR
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
181.1 mi
291 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
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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Blytheville, AR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 181.1 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Conway to Blytheville typically takes about 3 hours and 36 minutes. It serves as an efficient one-day excursion, making it easy to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to cover the journey between these two southeastern Arkansas locations. Because it is a straightforward drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. The route offers a practical connection between the central part of the state and the northeast corner, providing a reliable path for travelers looking to move between these regions efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.6 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 181.1-mile journey. You will spend about 51% of your time on highways, balancing faster road segments with local transitions. A significant portion of the trip involves a 74.6-mile stretch on US 64, which stands as your longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. The road profile shifts between the Vilonia Bypass, East Highland Drive, and various highway sections, keeping the pace varied. You will find that the character of the road changes as you transition through these different segments, requiring you to remain attentive to shifting speed limits and road types along the way.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 74.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Conway, AR to Blytheville, AR is easy. At 3h 36m with 51% 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
3
34.4 mi into trip
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~45m in
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US 64
Take the exit onto US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
108.9 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
4
109.4 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 74.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| East Highland Drive | 50.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 25.9 mi | 32m |
| US 78 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Blytheville, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
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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
75 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 64
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
8
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi
·
13 min
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US 78; AR 226
10
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
11
Turn right onto AR 18
51 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
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East Highland Drive
12
Continue on US 78; AR 18
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 78; AR 18
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively manageable drive, you can easily complete it in a single day with just one planned stop to stretch your legs. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure a smoother transition through the various road types, especially when moving between US 64 and local bypasses. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $28 estimate can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local pump prices. Given the structure of the route, try to pace your single stop toward the middle of the trip to break up the 74.6-mile stretch on US 64. Staying flexible with your departure time is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to avoid any potential congestion on the more heavily traveled highway sections.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.6 miles from Conway, AR, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blytheville, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Conway, AR
This is one driving day of about 181.1 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 74.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.6 mi from Conway, AR · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.
Arriving in Blytheville, AR
The final approach into Blytheville, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blytheville, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.35 one way
$54.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.02 | $60.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $32.51 | $65.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.98 | $79.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.02 | $8.69 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.35 | $11.59 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Blytheville, AR
Late night in Blytheville on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bono, AR
91 mi in
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
3h 36m 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 Blytheville, AR covers 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, East Highland Drive, Vilonia Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.6 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 $27.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Conway, AR to Blytheville, AR is easy. At 3h 36m with 51% 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 Blytheville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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