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Trip from Vilonia, 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

21m

Distance

13.8 mi

22 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 13.4 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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 Saturday

Local time

1:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, AR

Afternoon in Conway on Saturday

Local time

1:13 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on State Highway 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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 highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on State Highway 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Conway, AR before heading back.

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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