How far is Gibson, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Gibson, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.16 mi
03h 53m
Flight
151.18 mi
243.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.18 mi
Kilometers
243.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.16 mi
Kilometers
336.61 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Gibson
104.5 mi
01h 56m
To Bentonville
104.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville-Cato Road

    17 m · 4 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Batesville Pike

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Batesville Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fortson Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fortson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Conway Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Conway Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 89

    10.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 89

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    122.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 89
134 mi · 64%
I 49 North
66 mi · 32%
Batesville Pike
3.84 mi · 2%
Jacksonville Conway Road
1.61 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 89

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
151.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 56m from Gibson
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gibson and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Gibson and 104.6 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gibson and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 151.18 mi (243.3 km).

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#1 Gibson

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA

Population3,543
Coordinates34.8842600, -92.2357000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Gibson (-92.2357, 34.88426)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.90
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.95 $55.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.63 $34.13 $68.27
Diesel $5.42 $39.96 $79.93

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 Gibson and Bentonville. The current time is 21:08:58.

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.