Origin
Conway, AR
Morning in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Little Rock, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
Conway to Little Rock is 30.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 40, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Arkansas, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It’s a short trip, ideal for a quick hop between these two cities. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making it a functional journey rather than an adventure. Plan this for a day when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 24.8 mi | 25m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mac Arthur Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 24.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Little Rock, 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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
4
Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Landing Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
25 mi
·
25 min
·
I 40; US 65
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward AR 365
8
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
9
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
11
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Broadway Street
12
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
13
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
14
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
16
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
17
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
18
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.6 — 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
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward AR 365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 365
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Enter roundabout onto AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
29.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Little Rock, AR
Morning in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
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
37m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route being interstate travel. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.8 miles on I 40, which means consistent speed and minimal turns. The profile suggests a predominantly highway feel, so expect typical interstate conditions for most of the journey. While the main roads include Pike Avenue and Oak Street, the bulk of your time will be spent on the fast-paced I 40.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Pike Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
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 37m 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 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.4 miles (AR 365 / West Broadway Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Conway, AR
Full guide →Conway is a college town in the Central region of Arkansas, northwest of Little Rock. Do not be deceived into thinking Conway is just another suburb of Little Rock. The "City of Colleges" has crafted its own unique identity, with beautiful college campuses, peaceful nature trails, access to two gorgeous lakes, one impressive river, and plenty of restaurants and shops to boot.
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
Full guide →Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on I 40. 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: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.4 miles (AR 365 / West Broadway Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, 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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