The drive from Paris, AR to Conway, AR covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Arkansas 22, Union Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Paris, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 84.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Paris, AR to Conway, AR covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 40.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
503 ft306 ft
Total Climb
332 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
503 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 41.2 miles in near AR 331.
Driving Effort5/10
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 84.4 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: at 41.2 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 82.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
41.2 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.5 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
5
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
82.3 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
40.4 mi
40m
Arkansas 22
31.1 mi
46m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
East Walnut Street
3 mi
7m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
Harkrider Street
1.3 mi
1m
Oak Street
0.4 mi
<1m
AR 331
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 309
34 ft·5 sec·South Elm Street
2
Turn right onto AR 22
3.0 mi·7 min·East Walnut Street
3
Continue on AR 22
31 mi·46 min·Arkansas 22
4
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·Union Street
5
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
6
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi·28 sec·AR 331
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 84Toward I-40
8
Merge onto I 40
40 mi·40 min·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·Skyline Drive
12
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi·41 sec·Harkrider Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
14
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Harkrider Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
16
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·Harkrider Street
17
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft·9 sec·Oak Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Oak Street
19
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·19 sec·Locust Avenue
20
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft·4 sec·Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.2 miles from Paris, AR, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 19 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Paris, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paris, AR
This is one driving day of about 84.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Paris, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Paris, AR
· 1h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.75 one way
$25.49 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.99
$27.98
premium
$4.56
$15.15
$30.30
diesel
$5.61
$18.63
$37.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 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 $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
Efficient EV
21.1
0
$7.39
$3.38
EV Truck/SUV
33.8
0
$11.82
$5.40
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Paris, AR
Late night
in Paris on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Late night
in Conway on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 48m 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 Paris, AR to Conway, AR covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Arkansas 22, Union Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 miles from Paris, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.75 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 84.4 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: at 41.2 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 82.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Paris, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 306 ft to 503 ft elevation with about 332 ft of total climbing.
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.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
