Origin
Dardanelle, AR
Late night in Dardanelle on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dardanelle, AR to Conway, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dardanelle, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dardanelle, AR to Conway, AR covers 49.9 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Union Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 49.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Union Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.4 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 18 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 Union Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near AR 331.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 49.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.7 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
5
47.6 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
47.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~52m 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 |
| Union Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| AR 331 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dardanelle, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 7
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
2
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
AR 331
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 84
Toward I-40
5
Merge onto I 40
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
7
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Skyline Drive
9
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
11
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
13
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
14
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
17
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Dardanelle, AR · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Dardanelle, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Conway, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Conway, 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
$7.54 one way
$15.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Friday
Local time
3:53 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
54m 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 Dardanelle, AR to Conway, AR covers 49.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Union Street, East Main 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 24.9 miles from Dardanelle, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.54 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.7 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dardanelle, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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