Origin
Pottsville, AR
Morning in Pottsville on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pottsville, AR to Conway, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pottsville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 40-mile drive from Pottsville, AR to Conway, AR takes about 43 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 93% of it on major roads like I-40 and US 64. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this is an economical option for a quick journey between two points in the Southeast region. You won't need to break this up with an overnight stay; it's a comfortable drive that can be completed in under an hour.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 40-mile trip, with 93% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-40, including a continuous stretch of 36.4 miles, offering a consistent speed for efficient travel. As you approach Conway, you'll transition to Harkrider Street and US 64, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you enter the city. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 36.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harkrider Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AR 363.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 40 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.1 miles (AR 363): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AR 363
Turn left onto AR 363
Navigation decision point
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
38 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
39 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 36.4 mi | 36m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| US 64 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| AR 331 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 36.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on River Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
River Road
2
Continue on AR 331
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
AR 331
3
Turn right onto US 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
4
Turn left onto AR 363
224 ft
·
6 sec
·
AR 363
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
36 mi
·
36 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
8
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
9
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Skyline Drive
10
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
12
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
14
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
18
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
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
Morning in Conway on Saturday
Local time
7:51 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
1 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
43m 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 Pottsville, AR to Conway, AR covers 40 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Harkrider Street, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Pottsville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.04 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 40 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.1 miles (AR 363): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Pottsville, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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