How far is Gibson, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Gibson, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.27 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.46 mi
86.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.27 mi
Kilometers
105.04 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in Gibson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Gibson
32.7 mi
00h 35m
To Hot Springs
32.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gibson and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gibson and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville-Cato Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Batesville Pike

    1 km · 2 min · Batesville Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kellogg Acres Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Kellogg Acres Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 107

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 107

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    891 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1255 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
27 mi · 41%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 38%
Highway 107
11.1 mi · 17%
Kellogg Acres Road
2.08 mi · 3%
Batesville Pike
0.63 mi · 1%
Jacksonville-Cato Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US-70 West

Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 35m from Gibson
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gibson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gibson to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Gibson and 32.6 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gibson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Benton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benton.

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 53.46 mi (86.04 km).

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#1 Gibson

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA

Population3,543
Coordinates34.8842600, -92.2357000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Hot Springs

#2 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville-Cato Road (-92.235704, 34.88419)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.63 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $5.42 $12.45 $24.91

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 Gibson and Hot Springs. The current time is 21:13:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.