How far is Fayetteville, AR from Gibson, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Gibson, AR is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Gibson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Gibson.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
122.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 89, AR 365: Mayflower
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
887 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight left
51 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Mayflower Bypass
11.1 mi · 20 min · Mayflower Bypass
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Turn right onto Jacksonville Conway Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Conway Road
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Turn right onto Fortson Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Fortson Road
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Turn right onto Batesville Pike
3.8 mi · 9 min · Batesville Pike
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Turn right onto Jacksonville-Cato Road
17 m · 2 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Gibson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Gibson?
The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Fayetteville and 92.4 miles from Gibson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gibson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 135.35 mi (217.82 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibson
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,543 |
| Coordinates | 34.8842600, -92.2357000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson (-92.2357, 34.88426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.31 | $70.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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