Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
136.9 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Elkins, AR
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The drive from Conway, AR to Elkins, AR covers 136.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 23, AR 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.4 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 90.1 mi | 1h 30m |
| AR 23 | 24.4 mi | 36m |
| AR 16 | 19.6 mi | 34m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Elkins, AR.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Street
Turn left onto US 64; US 65B
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
Continue on US 64; US 65B
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
Continue on US 64; US 65B
Continue on US 65B
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto AR 23
Turn slight left
Turn left onto AR 16
Turn right onto Church Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 30 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkins, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Conway, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 136.9 miles and 2h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward Ozark, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto AR 23
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$20.68 one way
$41.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.57 | $49.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.37 | $6.57 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Conway on Saturday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Elkins on Saturday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
75°F
Ozark, AR
68 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
136.9 mi in 2h 45m, mostly highway — 90.1 mi of that is on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 23. 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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Conway, AR to Elkins, AR is easy. At 2h 45m with 98% 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 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conway, AR and Elkins, AR, road signs point toward Ozark and Huntsville.
Ozark
Huntsville
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 136.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
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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