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Trip from Conway, AR to Ward, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

30.2 mi

49 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Conway, AR

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Downtown Ward, AR, AR

Ward, AR

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Trip Overview

Conway, AR to Ward, AR is 30.2 miles and takes about 47m via Locust Avenue, Oak Street, and Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region. It's primarily a surface road drive, so expect to navigate local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed highway cruising. If you're looking for a quick hop between two points without much fuss, this route fits the bill.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 319 14.8 mi 25m
Vilonia Bypass 6.5 mi 7m
State Highway 64 5.4 mi 6m
Oak Street 2.9 mi 5m
State Highway 107 0.2 mi <1m
Moore Street 0.2 mi <1m
Locust Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 319 — 14.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Ward, 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

2.9 mi · 5 min · Oak Street
4

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64
5

Continue on US 64

6.5 mi · 7 min · Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn right onto AR 107

0.2 mi · 29 sec · State Highway 107
7

Turn left onto AR 319

15 mi · 25 min · State Highway 319
8

Keep slight right at fork onto AR 319

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Moore Street
9

Turn left onto AR 367

43 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Street
10

Arrive at destination

AR 367

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Vilonia, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vilonia, AR

15 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

Austin, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vilonia, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.1 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.1 — 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

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Oak Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | AR 319 / State Highway 319

Turn left onto AR 319 / State Highway 319

Navigation decision point

4
30 mi into trip | ~47m in | AR 319 / Moore Street

Keep slight right at fork onto AR 319 / Moore Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
30.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | AR 367 / 2nd Street

Turn left onto AR 367 / 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.42 one way

$8.85 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $4.91 $9.82
premium $4.49 $5.33 $10.67
diesel $5.60 $6.66 $13.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.64 $1.21
EV Truck/SUV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Conway, AR

Late night in Conway on Friday

Local time

2:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

SSE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 12:34PM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 11:39AM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Ward, AR

Late night in Ward on Friday

Local time

2:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 12:34PM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 11:39AM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

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

47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 entirely on surface roads, with 0% of the 30.2 miles on highways. You'll be on local streets like Locust Avenue and Oak Street, transitioning onto Highway 64, but it remains a surface road experience throughout. Expect to encounter traffic signals and intersections as you navigate through populated areas.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on State Highway 319.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 319 and Vilonia Bypass. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 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 15.2 miles (AR 319 / State Highway 319): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

338 ft 241 ft

Total Climb

60 ft

Total Descent

131 ft

Highest Point

338 ft

~4.3 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 Ward, 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 47m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m 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 14.8 miles on State Highway 319. 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 15.2 miles (AR 319 / State Highway 319): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ward, 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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