This 141.8-mile drive from Huntsville, AR to Conway, AR takes approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes, making it an excellent option for a single-day trip. With 82% of the route on highways, you'll experience a predominantly efficient journey through the Southeast region of Arkansas. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21. This drive is straightforward, focusing on getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. You'll primarily navigate on I-40, AR-23, and South Harris Street.
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
70.9 miles from Huntsville, 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
89.9 mi
1h 29m
AR 23
26.4 mi
39m
South Harris Street
20.6 mi
30m
5th Street
2.1 mi
3m
Harkrider Street
1.3 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Oak Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Skyline Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 89.9 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 74
156 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 412B
0.4 mi·38 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 23
21 mi·30 min·South Harris Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 23
1.9 mi·2 min·AR 23
5
Turn slight right onto AR 16; AR 23
2.1 mi·3 min·5th Street
6
Turn left onto AR 23
25 mi·36 min·AR 23
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
90 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 40
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
10
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft·12 sec
11
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi·21 sec·Skyline Drive
12
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi·41 sec·Harkrider Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
14
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Harkrider Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft·2 sec·Harkrider Street
16
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·Harkrider Street
17
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft·9 sec·Oak Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Oak Street
19
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·19 sec·Locust Avenue
20
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft·4 sec·Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2 hour and 47 minute duration, this 141.8-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can easily depart Huntsville, AR in the morning and arrive in Conway, AR by midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $21, planning is straightforward. Consider starting your drive after the morning rush hour to maximize your time on the road. Pay attention to the transition from I-40 to AR-23, as this is where the character of the drive shifts.
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 70.9 miles from Huntsville, AR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 31 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.9 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 20m
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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, AR
This is one driving day of about 141.8 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Huntsville, 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 89.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 141.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 412B / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 412B / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
139.6 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
139.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
140.8 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
141.4 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.42 one way
$42.83 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.51
$47.02
premium
$4.56
$25.45
$50.90
diesel
$5.61
$31.31
$62.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.5
0
$14.89
$6.81
Efficient EV
35.5
0
$12.41
$5.67
EV Truck/SUV
56.7
0
$19.85
$9.08
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 20, 2026
Origin
Huntsville, AR
Afternoon
in Huntsville on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Afternoon
in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Ozark, AR
71 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
5 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 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 141.8-mile journey. With 82% of your travel on major roads, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 89.9 miles on I-40, offering a chance to settle into a steady rhythm. While the initial and final segments might involve local roads like AR-23 and South Harris Street, the core of the drive is built for speed and efficiency, minimizing time spent on slower, winding country lanes.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 23. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 412B / West Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 141.8 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: near the start (US 412B / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 2h 47m. Total distance: 141.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on I 40. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 412B / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Conway, AR before heading back.
