Goshen, AR to Conway, AR is 170.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m via I 49 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region. Given its profile as mostly highway driving, this route is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Plan for a relatively quick transit with minimal fuss, suitable for a single-day trip.
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
85.2 miles from Goshen, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
112.1 mi
1h 52m
I 49
40.4 mi
40m
West Bowen Boulevard
4 mi
5m
East Mission Boulevard
3.9 mi
5m
East 15th Street
2.5 mi
5m
North Crossover Road
2.3 mi
3m
Harkrider Street
1.3 mi
1m
South Razorback Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 112.1 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, AR and Conway, AR.
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Start on Blue Springs Road
48 ft·2 sec·Blue Springs Road
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Turn right onto AR 45
4.0 mi·5 min·West Bowen Boulevard
3
Continue on AR 45
3.9 mi·5 min·East Mission Boulevard
4
Turn left onto AR 265
2.3 mi·3 min·North Crossover Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
380 ft·7 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto AR 16
0.4 mi·56 sec·East Huntsville Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on AR 16
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Happy Hollow Road
8
Continue on AR 16
2.5 mi·5 min·East 15th Street
9
Turn left onto South Razorback Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Razorback Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on AR 265
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Cato Springs Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
14
Merge onto I 40; US 71
112 mi·1 hr 52 min·I 40; US 71
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
16
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft·12 sec
17
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi·21 sec·Skyline Drive
18
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi·41 sec·Harkrider Street
19
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
20
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Harkrider Street
21
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
22
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·Harkrider Street
23
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft·9 sec·Oak Street
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Oak Street
25
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·19 sec·Locust Avenue
26
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft·4 sec·Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
This is a manageable 3-hour drive, so you can easily depart anytime in the morning or early afternoon and still arrive before dark. You'll cover 170.5 miles, with the longest stretch on I 40 being over 112 miles, so plan for a single fuel stop if your tank isn't full at departure. The estimated fuel cost is around $26. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to add a brief stop along the way if needed, but with only one recommended stop, the focus is on efficient transit.
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 85.2 miles from Goshen, AR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.1 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 30m
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 Goshen, 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 Goshen, AR
This is one driving day of about 170.5 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Goshen, 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 I 40 for about 112.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 168.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8 mi into trip|~11m in|AR 265 / North Crossover Road
Turn left onto AR 265 / North Crossover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip|~22m in|South Razorback Road
Turn left onto South Razorback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
15.2 mi into trip|~25m in|I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
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168.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.75 one way
$51.50 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.27
$56.53
premium
$4.56
$30.60
$61.21
diesel
$5.61
$37.64
$75.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.2
0
$17.90
$8.18
Efficient EV
42.6
0
$14.92
$6.82
EV Truck/SUV
68.2
0
$23.87
$10.91
Gas CO2
60 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Goshen, AR
Late night
in Goshen on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
S 0 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Late night
in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
WSW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
77°F
Ozark, AR
85 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
6 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
3h 2m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 89% of this 170.5-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 112.1 miles on I 40. After that, expect to transition to surface roads like West Bowen Boulevard as you approach Conway. Given the high highway percentage, anticipate more consistent speeds and fewer immediate turns until the final leg.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near AR 265 / North Crossover Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 170.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (AR 265 / North Crossover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (South Razorback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Goshen, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
55.5 mi in|~1h 5m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 170.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.1 miles on I 40. 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (AR 265 / North Crossover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (South Razorback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Conway, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
