Trip from Lincoln, 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 57m

Distance

164.4 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 47m ★

6 AM

2h 58m

8 AM

3h 20m

10 AM

3h 6m

12 PM

3h 4m

3 PM

3h 7m

5 PM

3h 19m

8 PM

2h 51m

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

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Lincoln, AR

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Conway, AR

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Trip Overview

This 165.3-mile journey from Lincoln, Arkansas, to Conway, Arkansas, is a straightforward drive perfect for a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 38 minutes on the road, navigating through familiar Southeast region terrain. With a projected fuel cost of around $25, this trip is budget-friendly. The route is designed for one day, allowing for flexibility and minimal planning. It's a practical option if you're looking for a relatively short, accessible drive within Arkansas.

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

82.2 miles from Lincoln, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	112.1 mi	1h 52m
I 49	32.7 mi	32m
Hogeye Road	9.8 mi	17m
East Pridemore Drive	6.4 mi	9m
Harkrider Street	1.3 mi	1m
Oak Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Skyline Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
South State Highway 265	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 112.1 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Boyer Avenue

228 ft · 15 sec · Boyer Avenue

Turn left onto West Park Street

139 ft · 8 sec · West Park Street

Turn right onto Main Street

476 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 62

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Pridemore Drive

Turn right onto Hogeye Road

5.6 mi · 9 min · Hogeye Road

At end of road, turn left onto AR 265

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South State Highway 265

Turn straight onto AR 156

4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

At end of road, turn left onto AR 170

457 ft · 9 sec · Phillips Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 49

33 mi · 32 min · I 49

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

Merge onto I 40; US 71

112 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 40; US 71

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 65 North, US 65B South

Keep slight right at fork

498 ft · 12 sec

Turn slight right onto US 65B

0.2 mi · 21 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

For this 2-hour and 38-minute drive, you can easily tackle it in one day, leaving room for spontaneous stops. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and potentially avoid any local traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, filling up before you leave Lincoln should be sufficient. Keep an eye on your navigation as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making several adjustments. Since you'll be on local roads for the entire 165.3 miles, be mindful of posted speed limits and be prepared for varying road conditions.

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 82.2 miles from Lincoln, AR, or about 1h 33m 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 36 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 26m

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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, AR

This is one driving day of about 164.4 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Lincoln, 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.

highland region in central-southern United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ozark, AR

82 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.

Popular next leg

Ozark, AR to Conway, AR

91.6 mi · 1h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Alma, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coal Hill, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from Lincoln, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.1 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

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Conway, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.4

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

1.3 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

1.6 mi

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.4

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.4

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 94

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Wildflower Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.7

Mulberry, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792972005

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 117.4

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.2

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Magnolia House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.7

Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14793293448

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 164.4

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 164.4

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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 49.5 and 164 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 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

162.2 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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

162.4 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

163.4 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | Harkrider Street

Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

164 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | Oak Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.83 one way

$49.66 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$27.26	$54.51
premium	$4.56	$29.51	$59.02
diesel	$5.61	$36.30	$72.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.3	$17.26	$7.89
Efficient EV	41.1	$14.39	$6.58
EV Truck/SUV	65.8	$23.02	$10.52

Gas CO2

58 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lincoln, AR

Night in Lincoln on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

75°F

Ozark, AR

82 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 57m 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?

This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a monotonous highway cruise. You'll spend no time on highways, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on local roads for the entire 165.3 miles. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch specified, expect a continuous series of local road segments. The profile suggests a profile that requires your attention, keeping you connected to the road and the surrounding areas as you transition from Lincoln to Conway.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 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?

7/10

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 49.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 164.4 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 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Lincoln, AR to Conway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.

Little Rock

49.5 mi in | ~1h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 164.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). 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.

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.

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 Lincoln, 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

The Patio Café

The Patio Café

Old South Restaurant

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

Wildflower Cafe

Chick-fil-A

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

Magnolia House

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lincoln, AR

Conway, AR

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 57m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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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