If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 10.1-mile journey from Mayflower to Conway is an ideal choice. This short trip takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Main Street, Carroll Road, and the Mayflower Bypass as you travel through the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive for your schedule. Because the distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will stay entirely on local roads, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns between these two Arkansas towns. Since there are no designated stops and no long, uninterrupted stretches, the experience is defined by constant movement through the local landscape. The character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, offering a practical, hands-on experience behind the wheel that reflects the local infrastructure of the area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and North Main Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (AR 89 / Mayflower Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|AR 89 / Mayflower Bypass
Turn right onto AR 89 / Mayflower Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64
5
10 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11 mi into trip|~14m in|Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
8.1 mi
8m
North Main Street
1 mi
2m
East Oak Street
1 mi
1m
Mayflower Bypass
0.3 mi
<1m
Oak Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Carroll Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Locust Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 8.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayflower, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Miller Street
94 ft·6 sec·Miller Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto Carroll Road
0.1 mi·29 sec·Carroll Road
4
Turn right onto AR 89
0.3 mi·33 sec·Mayflower Bypass
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
8.1 mi·8 min·I 40; US 65
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 64
8
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft·8 sec
9
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi·1 min·East Oak Street
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Oak Street
11
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·19 sec·Locust Avenue
12
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft·4 sec·Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$1.89
$3.78
premium
$4.56
$2.05
$4.09
diesel
$5.61
$2.52
$5.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.4
0
$1.20
$0.55
Efficient EV
2.9
0
$1.00
$0.46
EV Truck/SUV
4.6
0
$1.60
$0.73
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Mayflower, AR
Morning
in Mayflower on Saturday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Morning
in Conway on Saturday
Local time
6:49 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
15m 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 Mayflower, AR to Conway, AR covers 11.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, North Main Street, East Oak 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 5.7 miles from Mayflower, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (AR 89 / Mayflower Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Mayflower, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
