Origin
Clinton, AR
Late night in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, AR to Conway, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the Ozark foothills to the central Arkansas hub, the 39.7-mile journey from Clinton to Conway is a straightforward choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel will cover your gas needs for the entire distance. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout the drive. Navigating this route is a practical way to move between these two points without needing a complex itinerary. It is a simple, efficient connection that fits easily into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 65 | 21.9 mi | 29m |
| North Broadview Street | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Skyline Drive | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broadview Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| US 65B | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 65
— 21.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Yellowjacket Lane
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Yellowjacket Lane
2
Turn right onto US 65B
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 65B
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 65; AR 9
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 65
4
Continue on US 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
5
Continue on US 65
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadview Street
6
Continue on US 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 65
7
Continue on US 65
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North Broadview Street
8
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 65
9
Continue on US 65
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyline Drive
10
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
12
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
14
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
18
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Clinton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 65B
Turn right onto US 65B
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65
At end of road, turn right onto US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
38.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
39.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
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
Late night in Conway on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Greenbrier, AR
20 mi in
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
56m 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 features zero percent highway driving. You will primarily navigate via Highway 65, transitioning into South Broadway and Broadview Street as you approach your destination. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention. The road's personality is defined by these constant turns, which keep the pace steady but prevent you from settling into a monotonous rhythm. It is a short, technical stretch that requires you to stay alert behind the wheel from start to finish.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on US Highway 65.
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 around 0.1 miles in near US 65B.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 65B): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on US Highway 65. 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 0.1 miles (US 65B): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 US Trip Planner 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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