How far is Springdale, AR from Gibson, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Gibson, AR is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
194.36 mi
03h 39m
Flight
139.38 mi
224.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.38 mi
Kilometers
224.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.36 mi
Kilometers
312.79 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
97.1 mi
01h 49m
To Gibson
97.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Springdale and Gibson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · East Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Thompson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

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

    111 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    887 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    51 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mayflower Bypass

    11.1 mi · 20 min · Mayflower Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Conway Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Conway Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fortson Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fortson Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Batesville Pike

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Batesville Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jacksonville-Cato Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

Car Route Details

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

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
123 mi · 63%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 25%
Mayflower Bypass
11.1 mi · 6%
Batesville Pike
3.84 mi · 2%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
Jacksonville Conway Road
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 49m from Springdale
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale 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 Springdale to Gibson?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Springdale and 97.2 miles from Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 139.38 mi (224.31 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
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: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Gibson (-92.2357, 34.88426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.96 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.72 gal · 51.92 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.22 $58.43
Premium $4.63 $31.73 $63.46
Diesel $5.42 $37.15 $74.29

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 Springdale and Gibson. The current time is 00:45:04.

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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.