Origin
Ward, AR
Late night in Ward on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ward, 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
47m
Distance
30.1 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ward, AR
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Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
Ward to Conway is 30.1 miles and takes about 47 minutes via North Street and State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Southeast region, specifically in Arkansas for its entirety. It's a local drive that's more about navigating through towns and connecting smaller roads than covering vast distances. Consider this drive when you need a straightforward connection between these two Arkansas communities, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Street | 14.8 mi | 26m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| East Oak Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 107 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moore Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Street
— 14.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ward, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on AR 367
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto AR 319
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Moore Street
3
Continue on AR 319
15 mi
·
26 min
·
North Street
4
Turn right onto AR 107
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 107
5
Turn left onto US 64
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
6
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
7
Continue on US 64
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Oak Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
9
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
10
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Ward, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.1 — 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 319 / Moore Street
Turn right onto AR 319 / Moore Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
AR 107 / State Highway 107
Turn right onto AR 107 / State Highway 107
Navigation decision point
4
29.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
30 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Locust Avenue
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on a straight highway. With only 19% of the drive on highways, expect a more intimate connection with the landscape and local infrastructure. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles on North Street, giving you a brief period of steady travel before more navigation. As you progress, the road will likely transition between these local streets and bypasses, requiring your constant attention to stay on course.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on North Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 319 / Moore Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 5 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 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (AR 107 / State Highway 107): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (Oak Street): 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 47m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on North Street. 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: near the start (AR 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (AR 107 / State Highway 107): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (Oak Street): 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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