Origin
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Redfield, 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
59m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Redfield, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a direct trip through the heart of Arkansas, the 53.3-mile journey from Conway to Redfield is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the entire trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. This route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, serving as a practical connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 25.9 mi | 26m |
| I 530 | 19.8 mi | 19m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 25.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Redfield, 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
26 mi
·
26 min
·
I 40; US 65
7
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
10
Turn left onto AR 46
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Road
11
Turn right onto Southeast Railroad Street
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Railroad Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southeast Railroad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.3 — 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
53.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Southeast Railroad Street
Turn right onto Southeast Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Redfield, AR
Late night in Redfield on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 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
59m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will utilize a combination of I-40, I-530, and US-65 to navigate between your destinations. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 25.9 miles along I-40. Expect a standard interstate experience where you can maintain a steady pace for the majority of the hour-long drive. The transition between these major thoroughfares is the primary mechanical requirement for the trip, offering a predictable ride for those comfortable with heavy-duty infrastructure.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 530. 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 59m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Redfield, AR
Full guide →Redfield is a small city in the Timberlands region of Southern Arkansas.
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 59m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.9 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Redfield, 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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