Origin
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Perryville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Perryville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Conway to Perryville is 24.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via AR 60, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a quick and straightforward option for a quick hop between towns. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering convenience with little disruption.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 60 | 16.9 mi | 29m |
| Prince Street | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Caldwell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fourche Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Donaghey Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Aplin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 60
— 16.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Perryville, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn left onto Caldwell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldwell Street
4
Turn right onto Donaghey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Donaghey Avenue
5
Turn left onto Prince Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Prince Street
6
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Prince Street
7
Continue on Prince Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Prince Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
Prince Street
9
Continue on Prince Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Prince Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
133 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prince Street
11
Continue on Prince Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Prince Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Prince Street
13
Continue on Prince Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Prince Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prince Street
15
Continue on Prince Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Prince Street
16
Continue on AR 60
17 mi
·
29 min
·
AR 60
17
At end of road, turn left onto AR 9; AR 10
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Fourche Avenue
18
Turn right onto AR 60
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Aplin Street
19
Turn left onto North Pine Street
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Pine Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 1.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Prince Street
Turn left onto Prince Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Prince Street
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Prince Street
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Prince Street
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Prince Street
Enter roundabout onto Prince Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.27 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.49 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Perryville, AR
Late night in Perryville on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the route on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 16.9 miles on AR 60, indicating a significant period of highway cruising. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets like Prince Street and Caldwell Street, likely becoming more local as you approach your destination.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on AR 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 60 and Prince Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Prince Street.
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 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Prince Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Prince Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
374 ft
276 ft
Total Climb
145 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
374 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Conway, AR
Full guide →Founded 1872
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.
Top landmarks
- • Century Flyer — historic narrow-gauge train
- • Faulkner County Museum
Arriving in Perryville, AR
Full guide →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 44m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on AR 60. 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: at 0.9 miles (Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Prince Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Prince Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Perryville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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