This 184.1-mile journey from Conway to Gosnell, Arkansas, is a straightforward, single-day drive, taking approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes. The route primarily utilizes US 64 and East Highland Drive, with portions of the Vilonia Bypass, offering a mixed driving experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $28, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal candidate for a one-day round trip or a point-to-point adventure within the Southeast region of Arkansas. You'll experience a blend of highway speeds and local road navigation.
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
92.1 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
74.6 mi
1h 17m
East Highland Drive
50.8 mi
1h 7m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
Airbase Highway
3.3 mi
5m
Oak Street
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Gosnell, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
104 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·14 sec·Locust Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
2.9 mi·5 min·Oak Street
4
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
5
Continue on US 64
26 mi·32 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 64
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 64
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
8
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
9
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
10
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
11
Turn right onto AR 18
51 mi·1 hr 7 min·East Highland Drive
12
Continue on US 78; AR 18
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
13
Turn left onto AR 151
3.3 mi·5 min·Airbase Highway
14
Turn left onto AR 151
0.4 mi·56 sec·Bevill Avenue
15
Continue on Bevill Avenue
90 ft·3 sec·Bevill Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Bevill Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Gosnell and return, or explore upon arrival. With only one recommended stop, flexibility is key; you can choose when and where to break your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 74.6-mile stretch on US 64, as services may be less frequent. Consider starting your trip earlier in the day to maximize daylight hours and ensure a relaxed pace. This route's manageable length means you don't need to rush.
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 92.1 miles from Conway, AR, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 41 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 45m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gosnell, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conway, 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 Conway, AR
This is one driving day of about 184.1 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Conway, 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 74.6 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 180.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
108.9 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
4
109.4 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
180.5 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|AR 151 / Airbase Highway
Turn left onto AR 151 / Airbase Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.80 one way
$55.61 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.52
$61.04
premium
$4.56
$33.04
$66.09
diesel
$5.61
$40.65
$81.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.2
0
$19.33
$8.84
Efficient EV
46
0
$16.11
$7.36
EV Truck/SUV
73.6
0
$25.77
$11.78
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Conway, AR
Night
in Conway on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gosnell, AR
Night
in Gosnell on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bono, AR
92 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 41m 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 features a 50% highway share, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced sections and more local road cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 74.6 miles, mainly on US 64, allowing for a solid period of consistent travel. This route offers a mixed drive profile, transitioning between different types of roads as you progress. Expect a varied driving experience that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
50% 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: 74.6 mi on US 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 early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m 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 (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
319 ft216 ft
Total Climb
105 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
319 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
103 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 184.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 74.6 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 (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Gosnell, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
