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Trip from Vilonia, AR to Conway, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13.8 mi

22 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

Downtown Vilonia, AR, AR

Vilonia, AR

Sami Abdullah

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Vilonia and Conway, Arkansas, you are in for a quick 13.8-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. This trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without any overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via the Vilonia Bypass, Highway 64, and East Oak Street to complete your transit. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Southeast region. Whether you are commuting or just crossing town, the simplicity of this drive makes it an efficient choice for your schedule.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains zero percent highway travel. Because you are sticking to local roads, you will experience constant transitions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. In fact, there is effectively zero distance spent on long, straight segments like the Vilonia Bypass before you encounter another turn or intersection. This character makes the drive feel more like an active navigation exercise through the local landscape. You should stay alert behind the wheel, as the road conditions require your full attention to navigate the frequent shifts in direction.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near Oak Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (Oak Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.7 miles (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
13.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | Oak Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
13.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | Locust Avenue

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
13.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 64 5.4 mi 6m
Main Street 5.2 mi 7m
East Oak Street 2.7 mi 5m
Oak Street 0.3 mi <1m
Vilonia Bypass 0.2 mi <1m
Locust Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 64 — 5.4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 64B

5.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
2

Continue on US 64

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Vilonia Bypass
3

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64
4

Continue on US 64

2.7 mi · 5 min · East Oak Street
5

Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Oak Street
6

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

497 ft · 19 sec · Locust Avenue
7

Turn left onto Main Street

104 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.08 one way

$4.17 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.29 $4.58
premium $4.56 $2.48 $4.95
diesel $5.61 $3.05 $6.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.45 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.21 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Vilonia, AR

Afternoon in Vilonia on Thursday

Local time

4:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, AR

Afternoon in Conway on Thursday

Local time

4:18 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

21m 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 Vilonia, AR to Conway, AR covers 13.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 64, Main Street, East Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Vilonia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.08 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 straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (Oak Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.7 miles (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Vilonia, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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