Origin
Jacksonville, AR
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, 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
46m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.3-mile drive from Jacksonville, Arkansas to Conway, Arkansas is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 46 minutes. It's a journey primarily on major highways, with 92% of the route utilizing interstate roads, making it a quick and efficient transit. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $6, which is quite economical. Given its brevity and highway-focused nature, this route is best suited for travelers looking for direct transportation between these two Southeast Arkansas communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 27.5 mi | 28m |
| I 57 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hickory Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 27.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 161
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto West Hickory Street
333 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Hickory Street
3
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
362 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 40; US 167
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
12
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
13
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Jacksonville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Hickory Street
Turn left onto West Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 40; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
46m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 92% of your travel occurring on interstates like I-40 and I-57. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.5 miles on I-40, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition onto West Main Street towards the end of your journey, providing a slight change from the high-speed interstate driving. Overall, the drive offers a predictable and efficient journey, characterized by its focus on major roadways.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Hickory Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Jacksonville, AR
Full guide →Jacksonville is in the Central region of Arkansas.
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 46m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
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: near the start (West Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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