This 163.6-mile journey from Leachville, AR to Conway, AR will take approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. It's a straightforward drive primarily using South Main Street, Highway 18, and Southwest Drive, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Southeast region of Arkansas. The road profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long stretches of highway.
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
81 miles from Leachville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
74.5 mi
1h 16m
US 64
34 mi
44m
Highway 18
29.4 mi
40m
US 78
12.5 mi
14m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
8m
South Main Street
3.3 mi
5m
Oak Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Locust Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leachville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 77
64 ft·6 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto AR 119
3.3 mi·5 min·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18
29 mi·40 min·Highway 18
4
Turn left onto AR 18
7.4 mi·8 min·Southwest Drive
5
Continue on US 78; AR 226
13 mi·14 min·US 78; AR 226
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
7
Merge onto I 57
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57
8
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
34 mi·43 min·US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Oak Street
11
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft·19 sec·Locust Avenue
12
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft·4 sec·Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under three hours, this 163.6-mile route from Leachville to Conway is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential local traffic, especially as you navigate the numerous turns. Since it's not an extended drive, you have the flexibility to stop once or twice, perhaps for a quick break, without significantly impacting your arrival time. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $25, and make sure to have your preferred navigation app ready to guide you through the frequent turns.
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 81 miles from Leachville, AR, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 36 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 miles or 1h 39m 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 34m
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 Leachville, 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 Leachville, AR
This is one driving day of about 161.9 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Leachville, 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 57 for about 74.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 128 — 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|AR 119 / South Main Street
Turn left onto AR 119 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in|US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Navigation decision point
5
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
127.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
128 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.45 one way
$48.90 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.84
$53.68
premium
$4.56
$29.06
$58.12
diesel
$5.61
$35.75
$71.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.6
0
$17.00
$7.77
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.17
$6.48
EV Truck/SUV
64.8
0
$22.67
$10.36
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 16, 2026
Origin
Leachville, AR
Night
in Leachville on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, AR
Night
in Conway on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 13m 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 very turn-heavy local drive for this 163.6-mile trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. Instead, your experience behind the wheel will be characterized by navigating local roads and making frequent turns. This means paying close attention to navigation and adapting to changing road conditions as you transition through various local thoroughfares like South Main Street, Highway 18, and Southwest Drive.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 119 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 10 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 (AR 119 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 161.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 74.5 miles on I 57. 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.
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 (AR 119 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Conway, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
