Origin
Delaware, AR
Late night in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, 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 9m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, AR
Christopher Santiago
Conway, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling between Delaware and Conway covers a 59.6-mile stretch of Arkansas, taking approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance allows you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare. Budgeting about $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the one-way journey. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will remain in a consistent geographic setting throughout the drive. It is a straightforward local transit that avoids the complexity of multi-day planning, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a necessary commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 40.4 mi | 40m |
| AR 22 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Union Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| AR 331 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Fire Dept Loop
515 ft
·
27 sec
·
Fire Dept Loop
2
Turn left onto AR 22
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
AR 22
3
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
4
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
AR 331
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 84
Toward I-40
7
Merge onto I 40
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 40
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
9
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
10
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Skyline Drive
11
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
13
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
15
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
16
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
18
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
19
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Delaware, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
5
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Pottsville, AR
30 mi in
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
3 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
1h 9m 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 a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience. You will navigate using Union Street, East Main Street, and AR 331, as this route contains no highway segments. Because there is no long-distance interstate travel, your longest uninterrupted stretch on Union Street is effectively 0 miles, requiring your full attention on the local roads. This path offers a more hands-on driving experience, shifting away from the typical high-speed cruise and instead focusing on the nuances of local Arkansas roadways. Prepare for a steady, winding pace that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings from start to finish.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 22. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near AR 331.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 59.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Delaware, AR
Full guide →Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.
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 9m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Conway, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 57.4 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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