Trip from Harrison, AR to Conway, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

108.1 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 24m ★

6 AM

2h 34m

8 AM

2h 54m

10 AM

2h 41m

12 PM

2h 39m

3 PM

2h 42m

5 PM

2h 53m

8 PM

2h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Harrison, AR

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Conway, AR

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Trip Overview

This 108.1-mile drive from Harrison, Arkansas, to Conway, Arkansas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend about 2 hours and 33 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing US 65. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this is an economical trip. The route is almost entirely highway, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Consider this a practical option for a day trip, with minimal need to break it up.

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

54.1 miles from Harrison, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 65	64.7 mi	1h 30m
US 62	40.8 mi	58m
Harkrider Street	1.3 mi	1m
East Central Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
Oak Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Skyline Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
Locust Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
South Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 65 — 64.7 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, AR and Conway, AR.

Start on West Stephenson Avenue

78 ft · 7 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

Turn right onto South Main Street

303 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto AR 7

0.4 mi · 35 sec · East Central Avenue

Take the ramp

372 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto US 62; US 65; US 412

41 mi · 58 min · US 62; US 65; US 412

Continue on US 65; AR 27

27 mi · 36 min · US 65; AR 27

Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16

38 mi · 53 min · US 65; AR 9; AR 16

Continue on US 65B

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Skyline Drive

Continue on US 64; US 65B

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harkrider Street

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

181 ft · 2 sec · Harkrider Street

Continue on Harkrider Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

162 ft · 2 sec · Harkrider Street

Continue on Harkrider Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

492 ft · 9 sec · Oak Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Oak Street

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

497 ft · 19 sec · Locust Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

104 ft · 4 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 33-minute duration, leaving Harrison in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Conway. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is a modest $16, so you won't need to worry excessively about refueling, though it's always wise to top off before departing. Keep an eye out as you transition from US 65 to US 62, as this is where the road might feel slightly less like a pure highway and more like a standard arterial road before reaching Harkrider Street in Conway.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Harrison, AR, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 24 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.1 miles or 1h 17m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Harrison, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Harrison, AR

This is one driving day of about 108.1 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Harrison, 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 64.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshall, AR

54 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

Yellville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clinton, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Harrison, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenbrier, Arkansas

2.8 mi

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.4

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 108.1

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 108.1

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 108 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | Harkrider Street

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

107.1 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | Harkrider Street

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

107.7 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | Oak Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

108 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | Locust Avenue

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.33 one way

$32.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$17.92	$35.84
premium	$4.56	$19.40	$38.81
diesel	$5.61	$23.87	$47.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.4	$11.35	$5.19
Efficient EV	27	$9.46	$4.32
EV Truck/SUV	43.2	$15.13	$6.92

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Harrison, AR

Late night in Harrison on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, AR

Late night in Conway on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Marshall, AR

54 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

2 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

2h 33m 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 very highway-oriented experience on this route, with 98% of your travel on major roads. The primary artery is US 65, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.1 miles. While the profile is 'highway-focused,' this doesn't necessarily mean a constant interstate feel; it indicates a focus on efficient travel via well-maintained highways like US 65 and US 62. You'll transition onto Harkrider Street as you approach Conway. This drive prioritizes covering distance effectively.

98% 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: 64.7 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 33m 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 106.8 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 107.1 miles (Harkrider Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

About the Cities

Starting in Harrison, AR

Full guide →

Harrison is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. It has the unfortunate distinction of being labeled as the most racist town in the United States.

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 2h 33m. Total distance: 108.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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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Trip from Harrison, AR to Conway, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Jamie's Local Flavor

Taco Bell

Jamie's Local Flavor

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Harrison, AR

Conway, AR

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 33m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Harrison, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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