Origin
Eudora, AR
Afternoon in Eudora on Friday
Local time
2:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eudora, AR to Conway, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
173.7 mi
279 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eudora, AR
Matheus Bertelli
Conway, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Eudora, AR to Conway, AR covers 173.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, I 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.8 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.8 miles from Eudora, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 120.8 mi | 2h 26m |
| Wiley A Branton Sr Highway | 46.7 mi | 48m |
| I 30 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Armstrong Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 120.8 mi, about 2h 26m
Traffic on I-530
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~852 veh/hr typical · worst 1,084
Quietest
2 AM
~63 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 23 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eudora, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 159
210 ft
·
5 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 8
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Armstrong Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 65
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; US 82; US 278
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65; US 82; US 278
5
Continue on US 65; US 278
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 65; US 278
6
Continue on US 65; US 165; US 278
60 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
US 65; US 165; US 278
7
Continue on US 65; US 425
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 65; US 425
8
Continue on I 530; US 65
47 mi
·
48 min
·
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 65
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
26 mi
·
27 min
·
US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 64
13
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
17
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.8 miles from Eudora, AR, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eudora, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eudora, AR
This is one driving day of about 173.7 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Eudora, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 120.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Eudora, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.8 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 172.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Turn right onto AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
7
145.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
145.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
172.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.45 one way
$50.89 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| premium | $4.49 | $30.68 | $61.36 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $38.29 | $76.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.32 | $11.12 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Afternoon in Conway on Friday
Local time
2:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Sulphur Springs, AR
87 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3h 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?
173.7 mi in 3h 24m, mostly highway — 120.8 mi of that is on US 65.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.8 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 8 / East Armstrong Street.
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 173.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 145.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
320 ft
124 ft
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
120 ft
Highest Point
320 ft
~136.7 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eudora, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
145.6 mi in
|
~2h 52m
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via US 65
About the Cities
Starting in Eudora, AR
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • American Legion Post No. 127 Building — building in Arkansas, United States
Arriving 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
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 3h 24m. Total distance: 173.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 120.8 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 145.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Conway, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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