Origin
Gibson, AR
Late night in Gibson on Friday
Local time
4:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gibson, AR
Ali Eren Akkaya
Conway, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through Arkansas, the 27.1-mile connection between Gibson and Conway is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this short commute is both economical and efficient. You will be traveling entirely within the Southeast region, moving between two points in Arkansas. Because the trip is quite brief, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for extensive travel planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This highway-focused route consists of a 70% highway share, blending time on I-40 with stretches on State Highway 89 and Batesville Pike. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period covering 10.9 miles on State Highway 89, which sets the pace for the majority of the trip. The drive transitions between these major thoroughfares, requiring you to remain alert as you shift from local roads to the busier interstate sections. While it is a relatively short drive, the mix of road types keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, scenic bypasses.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Batesville Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
382 ft
260 ft
Total Climb
314 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
382 ft
~11.6 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Batesville Pike | — | — |
| Fortson Road | — | — |
| Jacksonville Conway Road | — | — |
| Highway 89 | — | — |
| US 64 | — | — |
| East Oak Street | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Locust Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Batesville Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibson, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Jacksonville-Cato Road
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jacksonville-Cato Road
2
Turn left onto Batesville Pike
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Batesville Pike
3
Turn left onto Fortson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fortson Road
4
Turn left onto Jacksonville Conway Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Jacksonville Conway Road
5
Turn left onto State Highway 89
11 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 89
6
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight left
8.1 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 64
9
Keep slight left
272 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
12
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
499 ft
·
20 sec
·
Locust Avenue
13
Turn left onto Main Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Conway, AR
Late night in Conway on Friday
Local time
4:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR covers 27.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Batesville Pike, Fortson Road, Jacksonville Conway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Gibson, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 260 ft to 382 ft elevation with about 314 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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