Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Wrightsville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
The drive from Conway, AR to Wrightsville, AR covers 41.3 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, State Highway 365, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 25.9 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 365 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| US 65 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Springer Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| AR 365 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Wrightsville, AR.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Street
Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Take the exit
Continue on Frontage Road
Turn left onto AR 365
Turn right onto AR 365
Continue on AR 365
Turn slight right onto AR 365
Turn left onto AR 365
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 365
Turn right onto Williams Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward AR-365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 365 / State Highway 365
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Williams Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| premium | $4.49 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Conway on Friday
Local time
9:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Wrightsville on Friday
Local time
9:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
41.3 mi in 51m, mostly highway — 25.9 mi of that is on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and State Highway 365. 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.
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 41.3 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
132 ft
Highest Point
313 ft
Elevation Range
83 ft
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
Founded 1873
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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