How far is Gibson, AR from Fayetteville, AR?
The driving distance from Gibson, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gibson and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibson and Fayetteville.
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Start on Jacksonville-Cato Road
17 m · 4 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road
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Turn left onto Batesville Pike
3.8 mi · 9 min · Batesville Pike
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Turn left onto Fortson Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Fortson Road
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Conway Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Conway Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 89
10.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 89
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Take the ramp right
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
122.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
40.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265
2318 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road
1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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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 School Avenue
652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Continue on South College Avenue
846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibson and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gibson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gibson to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Gibson and 92.6 miles from Fayetteville.
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 49.5 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 12:40 PM 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gibson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 135.35 mi (217.82 km).
#1 Gibson
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,543 |
| Coordinates | 34.8842600, -92.2357000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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