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Trip from Texarkana, AR to Conway, AR

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Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

166 mi

267 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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city in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Texarkana, AR

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Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Texarkana, AR to Conway, AR covers 166 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, I 40, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.07 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83 miles from Texarkana, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 166 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 124.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166 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: near the start (County Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 130.5 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | County Avenue

Turn right onto County Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
130.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | US 70

Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 129 Toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
7
143.6 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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
144.3 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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
164.6 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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 Texarkana, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

143.6 mi in | ~2h 30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 124.9 mi 2h 6m
I 40 20.1 mi 20m
US 70 13.1 mi 15m
North Loop 2.9 mi 3m
Jefferson Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
East Oak Street 1 mi 1m
East 24th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Oak Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 124.9 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 20th Street

180 ft · 9 sec · East 20th Street
2

Turn right onto County Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · County Avenue
3

Turn right onto East 24th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 24th Street
4

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
6

Merge onto I 30

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop
7

Continue on I 30

125 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
8

Take the exit onto US 70

13 mi · 15 min · US 70
Exit 129 Toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
10

Merge onto I 40; US 65

20 mi · 20 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 64
12

Keep slight left at fork

271 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn left onto US 64

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Oak Street
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Oak Street
15

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

497 ft · 19 sec · Locust Avenue
16

Turn left onto Main Street

104 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
17

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83 miles from Texarkana, AR, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.9 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

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 Texarkana, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Texarkana, AR

This is one driving day of about 166 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Texarkana, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 124.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83 mi from Texarkana, AR · 1h 26m into the drive

city in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

83 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

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83 miles from Texarkana, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.9 miles.

Arriving in Conway, AR

The final approach into Conway, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conway, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 97.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.07 one way

$50.14 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $27.52 $55.04
premium $4.56 $29.80 $59.59
diesel $5.61 $36.65 $73.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.8 0 $17.43 $7.97
Efficient EV 41.5 0 $14.52 $6.64
EV Truck/SUV 66.4 0 $23.24 $10.62

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Texarkana, AR

Evening in Texarkana on Tuesday

Local time

8:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Conway, AR

Evening in Conway on Tuesday

Local time

8:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 5 mph 9% chance 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

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

2h 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Texarkana, AR to Conway, AR covers 166 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 40, US 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 miles from Texarkana, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.07 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166 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: near the start (County Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 130.5 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Texarkana, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

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