Origin
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Wooster, 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
16m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Wooster, AR
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Conway to Wooster is 9.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Salem Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Arkansas's Southeast region, making it a simple point-to-point journey. Given its brief duration and local road nature, this route is best suited for a quick errand or a simple transfer between nearby towns. Expect a straightforward drive with no overnight stays needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Old Morrilton Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Robinson Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Salem Road
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Wooster, 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
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Turn left onto US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Harkrider Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
149 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
6
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
8
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 64
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Morrilton Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Morrilton Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Morrilton Highway
11
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn right onto AR 25
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Salem Road
13
Arrive at destination
AR 285
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.1 — 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
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 64 / Old Morrilton Highway
Turn left onto US 64 / Old Morrilton Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Old Morrilton Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Morrilton Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Wooster, AR
Late night in Wooster on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 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
16m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, a common trait for local drives. With zero highway share, you'll be navigating local roads like Salem Road, Old Morrilton Highway, and Harkrider Street for the entire 9.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on Salem Road, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with several changes in direction. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you won't be settling into a long, straight cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Salem Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
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 9.7 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 1 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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.
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 16m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Salem Road. 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 1 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 64; US 65B / Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wooster, 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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