Origin
Morrilton, AR
Morning in Morrilton on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrilton, 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
25m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrilton, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Morrilton and Conway, this 22.1-mile journey is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this short excursion within the Southeast region. Since the route is entirely contained within Arkansas, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a highly practical drive for those prioritizing speed and directness over a meandering scenic tour. You can easily complete the round trip in a single afternoon without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 18 mi | 18m |
| Harkrider Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Division Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 18 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrilton, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on South Moose Street
60 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Moose Street
2
Turn left onto East Church Street
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn right onto AR 113
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Division Street
4
Continue on AR 95
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oak Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
8
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
9
Turn slight right onto US 65B
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Skyline Drive
10
Continue on US 64; US 65B
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harkrider Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
12
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
14
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
18
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — 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
|
East Church Street
Turn left onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Harkrider Street
Enter roundabout onto Harkrider Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 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
25m 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 trip is defined by its efficiency, with 81% of the distance taking place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-40, which features a long, uninterrupted 18-mile stretch that allows for steady cruising. As you move toward your destination, the route transitions from the interstate onto Harkrider Street and North Oak Street to navigate into the heart of Conway. The personality of this drive is strictly functional and highway-focused rather than leisurely or technical. You should prepare for a predictable, high-speed experience that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harkrider Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Church Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 25m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 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.
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 (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 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.
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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