How far is North Little Rock, AR from Gibson, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Gibson, AR is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Gibson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Gibson.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
2440 ft · 51 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
5.7 mi · 10 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kellogg Acres Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Kellogg Acres Road
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Turn right onto Batesville Pike
1 km · 2 min · Batesville Pike
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Turn left onto Jacksonville-Cato Road
17 m · 2 sec · 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 North Little Rock and Gibson.
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.
John F Kennedy Boulevard
Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
5.7 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Partly Sunny near Gibson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Gibson?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.8 miles from North Little Rock and 4.8 miles from Gibson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Little Rock and Partly Sunny near Gibson.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
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 Sherwood.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 8.12 mi (13.07 km).
#1 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
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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