This 108.1-mile drive from Harrison, Arkansas, to Conway, Arkansas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend about 2 hours and 33 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing US 65. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this is an economical trip. The route is almost entirely highway, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Consider this a practical option for a day trip, with minimal need to break it up.
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
54.1 miles from Harrison, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 108.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a very highway-oriented experience on this route, with 98% of your travel on major roads. The primary artery is US 65, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.1 miles. While the profile is 'highway-focused,' this doesn't necessarily mean a constant interstate feel; it indicates a focus on efficient travel via well-maintained highways like US 65 and US 62. You'll transition onto Harkrider Street as you approach Conway. This drive prioritizes covering distance effectively.
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.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 106.8 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 107.1 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
106.8 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
107.1 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
107.7 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
108 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|Locust Avenue
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
64.7 mi
1h 30m
US 62
40.8 mi
58m
Harkrider Street
1.3 mi
1m
East Central Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Oak Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Skyline Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Locust Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on West Stephenson Avenue
78 ft·7 sec·West Stephenson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft·14 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 7
0.4 mi·35 sec·East Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
372 ft·10 sec
5
Merge onto US 62; US 65; US 412
41 mi·58 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
6
Continue on US 65; AR 27
27 mi·36 min·US 65; AR 27
7
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
38 mi·53 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
8
Continue on US 65B
0.2 mi·23 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
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 33-minute duration, leaving Harrison in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Conway. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is a modest $16, so you won't need to worry excessively about refueling, though it's always wise to top off before departing. Keep an eye out as you transition from US 65 to US 62, as this is where the road might feel slightly less like a pure highway and more like a standard arterial road before reaching Harkrider Street in Conway.
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 54.1 miles from Harrison, AR, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 17m 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 5m
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 Harrison, 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 Harrison, AR
This is one driving day of about 108.1 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Harrison, 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 64.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from Harrison, AR
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.33 one way
$32.65 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.92
$35.84
premium
$4.56
$19.40
$38.81
diesel
$5.61
$23.87
$47.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Conway, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.35
$5.19
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.46
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.13
$6.92
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Harrison, AR
Afternoon
in Harrison on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Afternoon
in Conway on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Marshall, AR
54 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 33m 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 Harrison, AR to Conway, AR covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, US 62, Harkrider 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 54.1 miles from Harrison, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.33 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 is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 106.8 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 107.1 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Harrison, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
