How far is Gibson, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Gibson, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.99 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10 mi
16.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10 mi
Kilometers
16.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sherwood
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Gibson
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Little Rock
7.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 Gibson and Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gibson and Little Rock.

  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

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    1061 ft · 23 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  13. 13

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  14. 14

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 107
6.11 mi · 44%
Kellogg Acres Road
2.08 mi · 15%
North Main Street
1.36 mi · 10%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 6%
Batesville Pike
0.63 mi · 5%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 107

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

6.11 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
00h 11m from Gibson
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gibson and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gibson to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Gibson and 7.8 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sherwood, 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 Sherwood.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

9 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

109 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gibson

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA

Population3,543
Coordinates34.8842600, -92.2357000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville-Cato Road (-92.235704, 34.88419)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.86
Round trip
$3.71
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.86 $3.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.09 $4.17
Premium $4.63 $2.27 $4.53
Diesel $5.42 $2.65 $5.31

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 Little Rock. The current time is 00:17:28.

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.