Origin
El Dorado, AR
Morning in El Dorado on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Dorado, AR to Conway, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
146.7 mi
236 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 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Dorado, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Dorado, AR to Conway, AR covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, Lee Street, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.9 miles on US 167. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.16 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
73.4 miles from El Dorado, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from El Dorado, AR to Conway, AR covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 82B / West Hillsboro Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (US 82B / West Hillsboro Street): Navigation decision point; at 104 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 82B / West Hillsboro Street
Turn left onto US 82B / West Hillsboro Street
Navigation decision point
6
104 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
7
118.7 mi into trip
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~2h 23m 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
118.9 mi into trip
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~2h 24m 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
145.3 mi into trip
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~2h 52m 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 El Dorado, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
118.7 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via US 65
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 50.9 mi | 1h |
| Lee Street | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| US 65 | 26.4 mi | 28m |
| Sheridan Bypass | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Calion Highway | 10 mi | 12m |
| South West Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Calion Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 50.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Barton Street
70 ft
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8 sec
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Barton Street
2
Turn left onto US 82B
273 ft
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11 sec
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West Hillsboro Street
3
Turn left onto US 167B
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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South West Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 167B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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North Calion Road
5
Continue on US 167
10.0 mi
·
12 min
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Calion Highway
6
Merge onto US 167
36 mi
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43 min
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Lee Street
7
Turn left onto US 167
36 mi
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44 min
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US 167
8
Continue on US 167
18 mi
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20 min
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Sheridan Bypass
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
15 mi
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16 min
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US 167
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
10
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
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 64
13
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Oak Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Oak Street
16
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
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Locust Avenue
17
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
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4 sec
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Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
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 73.4 miles from El Dorado, AR, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.9 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 25m
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 El Dorado, 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 El Dorado, AR
This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from El Dorado, 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 167 for about 50.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.4 mi from El Dorado, AR · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73.4 miles from El Dorado, 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.
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
$22.16 one way
$44.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
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: 51.3 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 | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
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
Morning in Conway on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 0 to 5 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
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
11 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 55m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from El Dorado, AR to Conway, AR covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, Lee Street, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 miles from El Dorado, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.16 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 146.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (US 82B / West Hillsboro Street): Navigation decision point; at 104 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from El Dorado, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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