Origin
Lake Hamilton, AR
Late night in Lake Hamilton on Friday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Hamilton, 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
1h 26m
Distance
83.6 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Hamilton, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Hamilton, AR to Conway, AR covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pakis Street, Doctor Martin Luther King, East Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 83.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pakis Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Hamilton, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Hamilton, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pakis Street | — | — |
| Doctor Martin Luther King | — | — |
| East Grand Avenue | — | — |
| I 430 North | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| US 64 | — | — |
| East Oak Street | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pakis Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Central Avenue
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pakis Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pakis Street
3
Take the exit left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
18 mi
·
22 min
·
East Grand Avenue
7
Keep slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
10
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
20 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 64
12
Keep slight left
272 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
15
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
499 ft
·
20 sec
·
Locust Avenue
16
Turn left onto Main Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from Lake Hamilton, AR · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Lake Hamilton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.01 | $30.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in Conway on Friday
Local time
4:04 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
4 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
1h 26m 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 Lake Hamilton, AR to Conway, AR covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pakis Street, Doctor Martin Luther King, East Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Lake Hamilton, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.63 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.
The drive from Lake Hamilton, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Hamilton, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Hamilton, 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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