Origin
Gibson, AR
Evening in Gibson on Sunday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gibson, AR to Conway, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 89 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| I 40 | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Batesville Pike | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Jacksonville Conway Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Oak Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fortson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 89
— 10.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibson, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on Jacksonville-Cato Road
56 ft
·
3 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 AR 89
11 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 89
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 40; US 65
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 40; US 65
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto US 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
12
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
Locust Avenue
13
Turn left onto Main Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Jacksonville Conway Road
Turn left onto Jacksonville Conway Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
AR 89 / State Highway 89
Turn left onto AR 89 / State Highway 89
Navigation decision point
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Oak Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Evening in Conway on Sunday
Local time
7:59 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on State Highway 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 89 and I 40. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near Jacksonville Conway Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (Jacksonville Conway Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (AR 89 / State Highway 89): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
About the Cities
Arriving in Conway, AR
Full guide →Conway is a college town in the Central region of Arkansas, northwest of Little Rock. Do not be deceived into thinking Conway is just another suburb of Little Rock. The "City of Colleges" has crafted its own unique identity, with beautiful college campuses, peaceful nature trails, access to two gorgeous lakes, one impressive river, and plenty of restaurants and shops to boot.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Conway, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (Jacksonville Conway Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (AR 89 / State Highway 89): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Conway, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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