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Distance from McGehee to Gifford

Driving Distance
635 mi 1021.9 km
Flying Distance
497.7 mi 800.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from McGehee, Arkansas to Gifford, Illinois is 635 mi (1021.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 497.7 mi (800.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 1 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 9 hours 38 minutes

Traveling fast highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 68 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

McGehee
Place McGehee
State/Province Arkansas
Country US
Latitude 33.610759
Longitude -91.383286
GPS 33.610759° N, 91.383286° W
Local Time 8:58 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Gifford
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.305868
Longitude -88.021149
GPS 40.305868° N, 88.021149° W
Local Time 8:58 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from McGehee, Arkansas to Gifford, Illinois covers 635 mi (1021.9 km) in a northeast direction. This fast highway, long-distance route typically takes 9 hours 38 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (572.3-635.0 miles / 921-1,022 km). The primary route shown here saves 49 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 68 mph (109 km/h).

Available Routes

I-55 N
635 mi 9 hours 38 minutes
Shortest
I-57 N
572.3 mi 8 hours 50 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.