Origin
Shannon Hills, AR
Morning in Shannon Hills on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannon Hills, 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
49m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shannon Hills, AR
Griffin Wooldridge
Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Conway, AR covers 39.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Sardis Road, South Loop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Conway, AR covers 39.3 miles and takes about 49m, 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 18 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 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sardis Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Sardis Road
Turn left onto Sardis Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mabelvale West Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road
Navigation decision point
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13B
Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Oklahoma City
16.9 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 20.1 mi | 20m |
| Sardis Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Loop Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mabelvale West Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 20.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Tall Pine Drive
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
2
Turn left onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sardis Road
3
Turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
4
Turn right onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Loop Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mabelvale West Road
6
Turn slight right
257 ft
·
11 sec
7
Continue on this road
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
8
Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
13 mi
·
15 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40; US 65
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 64
13
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
17
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Shannon Hills, AR · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Shannon Hills, 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
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
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
8:14 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
2 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
49m 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 Shannon Hills, AR to Conway, AR covers 39.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Sardis Road, South Loop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Shannon Hills, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.94 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 is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
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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