This 140.6-mile journey from Cherokee Village to Conway, Arkansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate US 64 and US 167, with Batesville Boulevard also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, this drive offers a straightforward experience through the Southeast region of Arkansas. Given its manageable length, it's perfect for a leisurely day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and stops along the way.
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
70.3 miles from Cherokee Village, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
34 mi
44m
Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi
43m
US 167
27.1 mi
27m
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi
22m
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi
17m
Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi
14m
US 62
7.5 mi
8m
North Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 34 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee Village, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Sequoyah Ridge Road
151 ft·12 sec·Sequoyah Ridge Road
2
Turn left onto Hiawatha Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hiawatha Drive
3
Turn left onto Pontiac Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Pontiac Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 412
7.5 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
5
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·Ash Flat Drive
6
Continue on US 167
9.5 mi·14 min·Evening Shade Drive
7
Continue on US 167; AR 58
2.1 mi·3 min·North Main Street
8
Continue on US 167
14 mi·22 min·North Saint Louis Street
9
Continue on US 167; AR 25
33 mi·43 min·Batesville Boulevard
10
Take the exit onto US 167
27 mi·27 min·US 167
11
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
34 mi·43 min·US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Oak Street
14
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·19 sec·Locust Avenue
15
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft·4 sec·Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 140.6-mile drive, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider an early departure to maximize your time at your destination or enjoy a more relaxed pace. The total travel time is just over 3 hours, so a single stop for fuel or a break is likely sufficient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 34-mile stretch on US 64, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.3 miles from Cherokee Village, AR, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 41m 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 33m
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 Cherokee Village, 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 Cherokee Village, AR
This is one driving day of about 140.6 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Cherokee Village, 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 US 64 for about 34 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 106.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Hiawatha Drive
Turn left onto Hiawatha Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~3m in|US 62; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 412
Navigation decision point
4
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
106.3 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
106.7 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.23 one way
$42.47 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.31
$46.62
premium
$4.56
$25.24
$50.47
diesel
$5.61
$31.04
$62.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.76
$6.75
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.30
$5.62
EV Truck/SUV
56.2
0
$19.68
$9.00
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cherokee Village, AR
Morning
in Cherokee Village on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Morning
in Conway on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bryant, AR
70 mi in
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
3h 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 49% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is about 34 miles on US 64, offering a good period to settle into the drive. Expect the road character to evolve as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, providing a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Hiawatha Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hiawatha Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
770 ft230 ft
Total Climb
680 ft
Total Descent
1,011 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~60.3 mi in
Elevation Range
540 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 140.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hiawatha Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Conway, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
