How far is Jonesboro, AR from Gibson, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Gibson, AR is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.74 mi
02h 20m
Flight
108.75 mi
175.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.75 mi
Kilometers
175.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.74 mi
Kilometers
197.53 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T00:50
Arrive Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Bradford
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
61.3 mi
01h 10m
To Gibson
61.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Gibson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    147 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on John Harden Drive

    139 m · 11 sec · John Harden Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on John Harden Drive

    91 m · 15 sec · John Harden Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marshall Road

    550 ft · 17 sec · Marshall Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1449 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Cutoff Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Cutoff Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacksonville Cutoff Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

  18. 18

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

    1384 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 107

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jacksonville-Cato Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jacksonville-Cato Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
114 mi · 93%
Jacksonville-Cato Road
2.65 mi · 2%
Jacksonville Cutoff Road
2.42 mi · 2%
West Main Cutoff Road
1.49 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

93.4 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 10m from Jonesboro
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Gibson?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Jonesboro and 61.4 miles from Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.02 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gibson

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA

Population3,543
Coordinates34.8842600, -92.2357000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Gibson (-92.2357, 34.88426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.80
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.40 $32.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.44 $36.88
Premium $4.63 $20.03 $40.05
Diesel $5.42 $23.45 $46.89

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 Jonesboro and Gibson. The current time is 00:50:27.

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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.