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Trip from Danville, AR to Conway, AR

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

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

69.7 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown Danville, AR, AR

Danville, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 69.7-mile drive from Danville, AR to Conway, AR is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-40, with portions of AR-27 and Union Street, this highway-focused journey offers a direct path within Arkansas. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop. You'll find this route to be a practical connection, ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect an 85% highway experience on this route. The majority of your time will be spent on I-40, featuring a longest continuous stretch of 40.4 miles. While predominantly interstate, the inclusion of AR-27 and Union Street will introduce some local road elements as you approach your destination. This drive prioritizes speed and directness, offering a functional rather than a particularly scenic journey, with the bulk of the travel on high-speed roadways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 40.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 27. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near AR 331.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
26.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | AR 331

Turn left onto AR 331

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
26.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the ramp toward I-40

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 84 Toward I-40
5
67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward US 65 North, US 65B South

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

Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
5
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | Harkrider Street

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 40.4 mi 40m
AR 27 18.1 mi 27m
Union Street 4.9 mi 5m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
Harkrider Street 1.3 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Oak Street 0.4 mi <1m
AR 331 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 40.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto AR 27

6.1 mi · 10 min · AR 27
3

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
4

Continue on AR 27

12 mi · 16 min · AR 27
5

Turn sharp left onto AR 7

205 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 7
6

Continue on AR 22

374 ft · 9 sec · AR 22
7

Turn right onto AR 7

4.9 mi · 5 min · Union Street
8

Turn right onto US 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
9

Turn left onto AR 331

0.3 mi · 28 sec · AR 331
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 84 Toward I-40
11

Merge onto I 40

40 mi · 40 min · I 40
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
13

Keep slight right at fork

498 ft · 12 sec
14

Turn slight right onto US 65B

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Skyline Drive
15

Continue on US 64; US 65B

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harkrider Street
16

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

181 ft · 2 sec · Harkrider Street
17

Continue on Harkrider Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Harkrider Street
18

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

162 ft · 2 sec · Harkrider Street
19

Continue on Harkrider Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Harkrider Street
20

Turn right onto Oak Street

492 ft · 9 sec · Oak Street
21

Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Oak Street
22

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

497 ft · 19 sec · Locust Avenue
23

Turn left onto Main Street

104 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.8 mi from Danville, AR · 47m into the drive

seat of Pope County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Russellville, AR

35 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.

Popular next leg

Russellville, AR to Conway, AR

45.5 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Dardanelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atkins, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Danville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Conway, AR

The final approach into Conway, 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

$10.53 one way

$21.05 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.56 $23.11
premium $4.56 $12.51 $25.02
diesel $5.61 $15.39 $30.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.9 0 $7.32 $3.35
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79
EV Truck/SUV 27.9 0 $9.76 $4.46

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Danville, AR

Late night in Danville on Saturday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, AR

Late night in Conway on Saturday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

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 24m 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 Danville, AR to Conway, AR covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, AR 27, Union 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 34.8 miles from Danville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Danville, AR to Conway, 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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