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2h 45m
Distance
158.9 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
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Conway, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Conway, AR covers 158.9 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, I 49, South Razorback Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.29 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
79.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 158.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.1 miles on I 40.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
593 ft
Total Descent
1,584 ft
Highest Point
1,649 ft
~22.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,280 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South College Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 158.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (AR 16 / South Razorback Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto AR 16 / South Razorback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 112.1 mi | 1h 52m |
| I 49 | 40.4 mi | 40m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Cato Springs Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Conway, AR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
Turn right onto AR 180
Turn left onto AR 16
Continue on AR 265
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 49
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 40; US 71
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto US 65B
Continue on US 64; US 65B
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Continue on Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Continue on Harkrider Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Turn left onto Main 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AR
This is one driving day of about 158.9 miles and 2h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.5 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.5 miles from Fayetteville, 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 112.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.29 one way
$48.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $26.64 | $53.29 |
| premium | $4.61 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.63 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.25 | $10.17 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Conway on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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