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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
93.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue on John Harden Drive
139 m · 11 sec · John Harden Drive
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Continue on John Harden Drive
91 m · 15 sec · John Harden Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marshall Road
550 ft · 17 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1449 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Cutoff Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Cutoff Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacksonville Cutoff Road
27 m · 2 sec · Jacksonville Cutoff Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Jacksonville Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 107
1384 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 107
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Turn left onto Jacksonville-Cato Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Jacksonville-Cato Road
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.02 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibson
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,543 |
| Coordinates | 34.8842600, -92.2357000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson (-92.2357, 34.88426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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