Origin
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Mayflower, AR
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Conway, AR to Mayflower, AR is 11.2 miles and takes about 14 minutes via I 40, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Arkansas. Given its short distance and focus on interstate travel, it's a straightforward connection. Consider this trip for its simplicity and speed, ideal for a quick transit between these two points without needing extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 8 mi | 8m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 365 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highway 365 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Miller Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| AR 365 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Mayflower, AR.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Street
Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn left onto AR 365
Continue on AR 365
Continue on AR 365
Turn right onto Miller Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward AR 89, AR 365: Mayflower
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto AR 365 / State Highway 365
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Miller Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Mayflower on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on major roads like I 40. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 8 miles on I 40, offering consistent speed. The route begins with local roads like Oak Street and State Highway 365 before merging onto the interstate. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced experience as you navigate this predominantly highway corridor.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Oak Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
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 11.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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