If you are planning a trip from Conway to Highland, Arkansas, expect a journey covering 138.2 miles that typically takes about 3 hours and 4 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a direct interstate sprint, it is best suited as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout the drive. It is a straightforward route that works well if you have a full day to dedicate to the road, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
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
69.1 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
60.2 mi
1h 12m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi
22m
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi
17m
South Main Street
11.6 mi
17m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
T & C Boulevard
4.6 mi
5m
Oak Street
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Highland, 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
27 mi·27 min·US 64
7
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167
0.3 mi·45 sec·US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
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Turn left onto US 64; US 167
33 mi·44 min·US 64; US 167
9
Continue on US 167; AR 25
14 mi·22 min·South Saint Louis Street
10
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·South Main Street
11
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·Ash Flat Drive
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
4.6 mi·5 min·T & C Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Rebel Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·Rebel Drive
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Rebel Drive
245 ft·11 sec·Rebel Drive
15
Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Ridgecrest Drive
16
At end of road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Ridgecrest Drive
17
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
418 ft·19 sec·Timberlane Drive
18
Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive
415 ft·18 sec·West Lakeshore Drive
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Arrive at destination
West Lakeshore Drive
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 138.2-mile trek, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and stay refreshed. Leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you navigate the local roads during daylight hours, which helps with visibility on the winding stretches. Since you are not dealing with major highway infrastructure, keep a close eye on your navigation to avoid missing turns on local streets like Oak Street. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the shorter duration allows you to depart on your own schedule without feeling rushed. Always keep your $21 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops along the way.
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 69.1 miles from Conway, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 23m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 138.2 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 60.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 137.1 — 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|Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
61.2 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 64; US 167
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
4
61.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|US 64; US 167
Turn left onto US 64; US 167
Navigation decision point
4
137 mi into trip|~3h in|Rebel Drive
Turn left onto Rebel Drive
Navigation decision point
5
137.1 mi into trip|~3h in|Rebel Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Rebel Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.87 one way
$41.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.91
$45.82
premium
$4.56
$24.81
$49.61
diesel
$5.61
$30.51
$61.03
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: 48.4 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
41.5
0
$14.51
$6.63
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.09
$5.53
EV Truck/SUV
55.3
0
$19.35
$8.84
Gas CO2
48 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
Conway, AR
Night
in Conway on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Highland, AR
Night
in Highland on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Southside, AR
69 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m 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?
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate haul, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate primarily via Locust Avenue, Oak Street, and Highway 64, which creates a turn-heavy environment that demands your full attention. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to stay alert through frequent transitions rather than settling into a monotonous cruise. This is a technical drive where the pace is dictated by local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
47% 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: 60.2 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 4m drive. You will face about 10 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 61.2 miles (US 64; US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.5 miles (US 64; US 167): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Conway, AR to Highland, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Batesville along the way.
Batesville
61.2 mi in|~1h 12m|via US 64; US 167
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 138.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 60.2 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 61.2 miles (US 64; US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.5 miles (US 64; US 167): Navigation decision point.
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 Highland, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
