Origin
Dermott, AR
Night in Dermott on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dermott, AR to Conway, AR
Data updated 28 minutes ago
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
144.5 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
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6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dermott, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
This 144.5-mile drive from Dermott, AR, to Conway, AR, will take you about 2 hours and 48 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey primarily using US 65 and I-30, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical option for exploring Arkansas. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Plan for one main stop along the way to break up the drive. This trip offers a practical way to get from point A to point B 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
72.3 miles from Dermott, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive that's 65% highway, with a substantial 88.1-mile stretch on US 65. This means you'll experience mostly open road driving, allowing for steady progress. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates sections of Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, suggesting a transition before reaching the interstate. The character is less about winding backroads and more about covering ground efficiently, with the majority of your time spent on well-maintained highways. It’s a route designed for straightforward travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 35 / East Speedway Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (AR 35 / East Speedway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 165): Navigation decision point; at 116.4 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 35 / East Speedway Street
Turn left onto AR 35 / East Speedway Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 165
Turn left onto US 165
Navigation decision point
7
116.4 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
116.7 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
143.1 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dermott, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
116.4 mi in
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~2h 16m
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via US 65
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 88.1 mi | 1h 44m |
| Wiley A Branton Sr Highway | 46.7 mi | 48m |
| I 30 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| US 165 | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Speedway Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 88.1 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dermott, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
162 ft
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9 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto AR 35
1.8 mi
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3 min
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East Speedway Street
3
Turn left onto US 165
2.0 mi
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3 min
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US 165
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; US 165; US 278
60 mi
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1 hr 13 min
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US 65; US 165; US 278
5
Continue on US 65; US 425
2.2 mi
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3 min
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US 65; US 425
6
Continue on I 530; US 65
47 mi
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48 min
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Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi
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5 min
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I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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US 65
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
26 mi
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27 min
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US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward US 64
11
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Oak Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Oak Street
14
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
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Locust Avenue
15
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
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4 sec
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Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 48 minute duration, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Conway and still have your afternoon free. While the longest stretch is 88.1 miles, consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost of $22 suggests that filling up before you leave Dermott is a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer segments on US 65, as services can be spaced out.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.3 miles from Dermott, AR, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.1 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.3 miles or 1h 29m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dermott, 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 Dermott, AR
This is one driving day of about 144.5 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dermott, 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 65 for about 88.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.3 mi from Dermott, AR · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 72.3 miles from Dermott, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.1 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conway, 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
$21.82 one way
$43.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.17 | $6.94 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Conway, AR
Night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Haskell, AR
72 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m 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 Dermott, AR to Conway, AR covers 144.5 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, I 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.3 miles from Dermott, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.82 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (AR 35 / East Speedway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 165): Navigation decision point; at 116.4 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dermott, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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