Origin
Huntsville, AR
Night in Huntsville on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AR to Conway, AR
Data updated 31 minutes ago
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
141.8 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
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 53m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntsville, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
This 141.8-mile drive from Huntsville, AR to Conway, AR takes approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes, making it an excellent option for a single-day trip. With 82% of the route on highways, you'll experience a predominantly efficient journey through the Southeast region of Arkansas. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21. This drive is straightforward, focusing on getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. You'll primarily navigate on I-40, AR-23, and South Harris Street.
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
70.9 miles from Huntsville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 141.8-mile journey. With 82% of your travel on major roads, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 89.9 miles on I-40, offering a chance to settle into a steady rhythm. While the initial and final segments might involve local roads like AR-23 and South Harris Street, the core of the drive is built for speed and efficiency, minimizing time spent on slower, winding country lanes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 89.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 23. 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 412B / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.8 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 412B / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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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US 412B / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 412B / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
139.6 mi into trip
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~2h 43m 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
139.8 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
140.8 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
141.4 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 89.9 mi | 1h 29m |
| AR 23 | 26.4 mi | 39m |
| South Harris Street | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| 5th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 89.9 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 74
156 ft
·
4 sec
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West Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 412B
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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West Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 23
21 mi
·
30 min
·
South Harris Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 23
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 23
5
Turn slight right onto AR 16; AR 23
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Street
6
Turn left onto AR 23
25 mi
·
36 min
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AR 23
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
90 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
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I 40
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
10
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Skyline Drive
12
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
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Harkrider Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
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Harkrider Street
14
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Harkrider Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
16
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Harkrider Street
17
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
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Oak Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Oak Street
19
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
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Locust Avenue
20
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2 hour and 47 minute duration, this 141.8-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can easily depart Huntsville, AR in the morning and arrive in Conway, AR by midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $21, planning is straightforward. Consider starting your drive after the morning rush hour to maximize your time on the road. Pay attention to the transition from I-40 to AR-23, as this is where the character of the drive shifts.
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 70.9 miles from Huntsville, AR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 20m
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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, AR
This is one driving day of about 141.8 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntsville, 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 I 40 for about 89.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.9 mi from Huntsville, AR · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 70.9 miles from Huntsville, 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 89.9 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
$21.42 one way
$42.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.89 | $6.81 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.41 | $5.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.08 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Conway, AR
Night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
22 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 47m 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 Huntsville, AR to Conway, AR covers 141.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, AR 23, South Harris 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 70.9 miles from Huntsville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.42 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 141.8 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 412B / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Huntsville, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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