Origin
Lonoke, AR
Late night in Lonoke on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lonoke, 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
57m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lonoke, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
This 50.2-mile drive from Lonoke to Conway, Arkansas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-40 and State Highway 89, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's a very budget-friendly excursion, perfectly suited for a single day trip. The journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a familiar Arkansas landscape. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, this drive is ideal for a quick transfer or a day out without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 45.4 mi | 48m |
| State Highway 89 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Front Street Southeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hwy 89 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 45.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lonoke, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street Southeast
3
Turn sharp right onto AR 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hwy 89
4
Continue on AR 89
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 89
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 64
8
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Lonoke, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AR 89 / Hwy 89
Turn sharp right onto AR 89 / Hwy 89
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
48.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
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
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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 94% of this 50.2-mile route. The majority of your drive will be on I-40, which constitutes the longest uninterrupted stretch at 45.4 miles. This section offers a consistent pace, allowing for steady travel. As you transition to State Highway 89 and then East Oak Street, the road character might shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel rather than a winding, scenic exploration. It's a route designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
94% 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: 45.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and State Highway 89. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near AR 89 / Hwy 89.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 50.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.9 miles (AR 89 / Hwy 89): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 57m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.9 miles (AR 89 / Hwy 89): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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