Origin
Fairfield Bay, AR
Morning in Fairfield Bay on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield Bay, 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 29m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 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 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield Bay, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 57.6-mile drive from Fairfield Bay to Conway, Arkansas, can be completed in about 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on US 65, AR 9, and AR 16, with 97% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route offers an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Southeast. Given its short distance and efficient highway profile, it's perfectly suited for a single outing without the need for an overnight stop, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 38.4 mi | 54m |
| AR 9 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| AR 16 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Dave Creek Parkway | 3 mi | 7m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 38.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Bay, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Dave Creek Parkway
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dave Creek Parkway
2
Turn left onto AR 16
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
AR 16
3
At end of road, turn left onto AR 9; AR 16
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 9; AR 16
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
38 mi
·
54 min
·
US 65; AR 9; AR 16
5
Continue on US 65B
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Skyline Drive
6
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
8
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
10
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
11
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
14
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 28.8 miles from Fairfield Bay, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 57.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
AR 9; AR 16
At end of road, turn left onto AR 9; AR 16
Navigation decision point
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 65; AR 9; AR 16
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16
Navigation decision point
4
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip, as indicated by the 97% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 38.4 miles on US 65, providing a consistent pace. The route's character is largely defined by these main roads, suggesting a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads. You can anticipate a steady and predictable journey as you transition from Fairfield Bay to Conway.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and AR 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near AR 9; AR 16.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
898 ft
312 ft
Total Climb
147 ft
Total Descent
714 ft
Highest Point
898 ft
~4.1 mi in
Elevation Range
586 ft
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 29m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on US 65. 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 7.6 miles (AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles (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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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