Origin
Jacksonville, AR
Late night in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, AR to Conway, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.3-mile drive from Jacksonville, Arkansas to Conway, Arkansas is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 46 minutes. It's a journey primarily on major highways, with 92% of the route utilizing interstate roads, making it a quick and efficient transit. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $6, which is quite economical. Given its brevity and highway-focused nature, this route is best suited for travelers looking for direct transportation between these two Southeast Arkansas communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 92% of your travel occurring on interstates like I-40 and I-57. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.5 miles on I-40, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition onto West Main Street towards the end of your journey, providing a slight change from the high-speed interstate driving. Overall, the drive offers a predictable and efficient journey, characterized by its focus on major roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Hickory Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Hickory Street
Turn left onto West Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 40; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 27.5 mi | 28m |
| I 57 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hickory Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 27.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 161
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto West Hickory Street
333 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Hickory Street
3
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
362 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 40; US 167
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
12
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
13
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Jacksonville, AR · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Jacksonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Conway, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Conway, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Conway on Friday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 Jacksonville, AR to Conway, AR covers 39.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 57, West Main 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 19.6 miles from Jacksonville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.94 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jacksonville, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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