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Trip from Perryville, AR to Conway, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

24.8 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Perryville, AR, AR

Perryville, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Perryville, AR to Conway, AR covers 24.8 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Aplin Street, Fourche Avenue, Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

12.4 miles from Perryville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 24.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Aplin 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Perryville, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 36m 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 Perryville, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Aplin Street
Fourche Avenue
Highway 9
I 40 East
US 65 North
Skyline Drive
Harkrider Street
Oak Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Aplin Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perryville, AR and Conway, AR.

1

Start on North Pine Street

223 ft · 12 sec · North Pine Street
2

Turn right onto Aplin Street

476 ft · 15 sec · Aplin Street
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fourche Avenue

3.4 mi · 5 min · Fourche Avenue
4

Continue on State Highway 9

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 9
5

Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 40 East
6

Merge slight left

16 mi · 16 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 65 North, US 65B South
8

Keep slight right

499 ft · 12 sec
9

Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Skyline Drive
10

Continue on Harkrider Street

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Harkrider Street
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

180 ft · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
12

Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Harkrider Street
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

161 ft · 3 sec · Harkrider Street
14

Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Harkrider Street
15

Turn right onto Oak Street

492 ft · 10 sec · Oak Street
16

Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Oak Street
17

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

499 ft · 20 sec · Locust Avenue
18

Turn left onto Main Street

105 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
19

Arrive at your destination

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 12.4 miles from Perryville, AR, or about 18m into the drive.

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 24.8 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.4 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Perryville, AR.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Perryville, AR

This is one driving day of about 24.8 miles and 36m.

At 24.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.4 mi from Perryville, AR · 18m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Wooster, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morrilton, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Perryville, 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

$3.75 one way

$7.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.11 $8.22
premium $4.56 $4.45 $8.90
diesel $5.61 $5.48 $10.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.59

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Perryville, AR

Night in Perryville on Wednesday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, AR

Night in Conway on Wednesday

Local time

11:25 PM

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

36m 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 Perryville, AR to Conway, AR covers 24.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aplin Street, Fourche Avenue, Highway 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Perryville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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.
The drive from Perryville, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 36m 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 Perryville, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Perryville, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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