Origin
Danville, AR
Morning in Danville on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, AR to Conway, 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
1h 24m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Conway, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 69.7-mile drive from Danville, AR to Conway, AR is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-40, with portions of AR-27 and Union Street, this highway-focused journey offers a direct path within Arkansas. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop. You'll find this route to be a practical connection, ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 40.4 mi | 40m |
| AR 27 | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Union Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| AR 331 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 27
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
AR 27
3
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
4
Continue on AR 27
12 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 27
5
Turn sharp left onto AR 7
205 ft
·
12 sec
·
North State Highway 7
6
Continue on AR 22
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
AR 22
7
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
8
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
AR 331
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 84
Toward I-40
11
Merge onto I 40
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 40
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
13
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Skyline Drive
15
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
17
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
19
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
20
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
22
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
23
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Danville, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 26.5 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
5
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
5
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Conway, AR
Morning in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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?
Expect an 85% highway experience on this route. The majority of your time will be spent on I-40, featuring a longest continuous stretch of 40.4 miles. While predominantly interstate, the inclusion of AR-27 and Union Street will introduce some local road elements as you approach your destination. This drive prioritizes speed and directness, offering a functional rather than a particularly scenic journey, with the bulk of the travel on high-speed roadways.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 27. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near AR 331.
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 69.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 24m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 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: at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Conway, 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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