How far is Conway, AR from Gibson, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Gibson, AR is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.2 mi
00h 46m
Flight
18.33 mi
29.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.33 mi
Kilometers
29.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.78 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mayflower
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

From Conway
13.6 mi
00h 23m
To Gibson
13.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Gibson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Gibson.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard

    1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89, AR 365: Mayflower

    111 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    887 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    51 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mayflower Bypass

    11.1 mi · 20 min · Mayflower Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Conway Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Conway Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fortson Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fortson Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Batesville Pike

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Batesville Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jacksonville-Cato Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Gibson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mayflower Bypass
11.1 mi · 41%
Central Landing Boulevard
8.47 mi · 31%
Batesville Pike
3.84 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Conway Road
1.61 mi · 6%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 4%
Fortson Road
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mayflower Bypass

Turn left onto Mayflower Bypass

11.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayflower
00h 23m from Conway
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gibson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Gibson?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mayflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Conway and 13.6 miles from Gibson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gibson.

Stop Ideas Near Mayflower

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mayflower, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayflower.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

26 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

75 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

110 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 18.33 mi (29.5 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gibson

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA

Population3,543
Coordinates34.8842600, -92.2357000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Gibson (-92.2357, 34.88426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.71 $7.41
Premium $4.63 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $5.42 $4.71 $9.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Gibson. The current time is 00:44:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.