Origin
Conway, AR
Night in Conway on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Shannon Hills, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Shannon Hills, AR
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Trip Overview
Conway, AR to Shannon Hills, AR is 39.2 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I 40, I 430, and Sardis Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses major highways, making it a convenient option for getting between these two locations. Given its brevity, you'll find it's easy to fit into a busy schedule, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 19.9 mi | 19m |
| I 430 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Sardis Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Loop Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mabelvale West Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 19.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Shannon Hills, 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
·
13 min
·
I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 128
Toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I-30 Frontage Road
11
Turn right
435 ft
·
19 sec
12
Turn right
195 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn straight onto Mabelvale West Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mabelvale West Road
14
Turn slight right
130 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Loop Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
17
Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sardis Road
18
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Tall Pine Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.1 — 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, B...
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Alexander Road
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Shannon Hills, AR
Night in Shannon Hills on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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
49m 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 83% of the 39.2 miles on major interstates like I 40 and I 430. You'll encounter one stretch of 19.9 miles on I 40 before transitioning to Sardis Road. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these high-speed corridors. The latter portion of the route will feel more like suburban cruising.
83% 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: 19.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 430. You will hit about 10 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
5/10
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 39.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shannon Hills, 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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