Origin
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Malvern, 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
1h 17m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Malvern, AR
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Conway and Malvern covers a distance of 69.1 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This route is best suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion, as it is easily manageable in a single outing. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the journey. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you won't experience a significant shift in geography or climate. Expect a straightforward, local-focused trip that prioritizes connectivity over high-speed interstate travel. It is a practical choice if you are looking to move between these two Arkansas hubs without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 31.4 mi | 32m |
| I 40 | 19.9 mi | 19m |
| I 430 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 270 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Page Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 31.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Malvern, 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
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 40; US 65
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 430: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 430
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
31 mi
·
32 min
·
US 70
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 270B East: Malvern
11
Merge onto US 270
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 270
12
Turn right onto West Page Avenue
288 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Page Avenue
13
Turn right
73 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn right
126 ft
·
9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Conway, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69 — 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
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
4
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 270B East: Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 270B East: Malvern
5
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Malvern, AR
Late night in Malvern on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
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
1h 17m 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 monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through town infrastructure, utilizing local thoroughfares like Locust Avenue, Oak Street, and Central Landing Boulevard. Because the roads are primarily local, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and neighborhood traffic patterns. This drive lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so you will likely feel a consistent change in the road's pace as you navigate from Conway to Malvern. It is a departure from typical long-haul driving, offering a more intimate look at the local road network.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.4 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 40. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.4 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Malvern, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Malvern, 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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