Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Gibson, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

122.7 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 20m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 25m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Jonesboro, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Gibson, AR

Ali Eren Akkaya

Trip Overview

The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Gibson, AR covers 122.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, US 78, Southwest Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.4 miles from Jonesboro, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	93.4 mi	1h 35m
US 78	12.5 mi	14m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	8m
Jacksonville-Cato Road	2.7 mi	6m
Jacksonville Cutoff Road	2.4 mi	5m
West Main Cutoff Road	1.5 mi	3m
South Main Street	0.9 mi	1m
Union Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 93.4 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

75 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

458 ft · 25 sec · Cate Avenue

Turn left onto Union Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Street

Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

257 ft · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on AR 18

7.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Drive

Continue on US 78; AR 226

13 mi · 14 min · US 78; AR 226

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto I 57

93 mi · 1 hr 35 min · I 57

Take the exit

482 ft · 11 sec

Exit 9 Toward Main Street

Continue on John Harden Drive

457 ft · 11 sec · John Harden Drive

Continue on John Harden Drive

298 ft · 14 sec · John Harden Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Marshall Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Marshall Road

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street

Continue on West Main Cutoff Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Cutoff Road

Enter roundabout onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road

90 ft · 2 sec · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

Continue on Jacksonville Cutoff Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

At end of road, turn right onto AR 107

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Highway 107

Turn left onto Jacksonville-Cato Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Jacksonville-Cato Road

Arrive at destination

Jacksonville-Cato Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.4 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gibson, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jonesboro, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jonesboro, AR

This is one driving day of about 122.7 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Jonesboro, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 93.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bald Knob, AR

61 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Tuckerman, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bald Knob, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Jonesboro, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

2.5 mi

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jonesboro, Arkansas

2.8 mi

Best coffee break

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

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The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.1 mi

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.3 mi

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18702036250

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18709380111

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 119.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cate Avenue

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

Navigation decision point

21.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

115.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 9 Toward Main Street

115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Marshall Road

At end of road, turn left onto Marshall Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

119.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | AR 107 / State Highway 107

At end of road, turn right onto AR 107 / State Highway 107

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.98 one way

$35.95 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.13	$19.96	$39.91
premium	$4.49	$21.67	$43.34
diesel	$5.60	$27.05	$54.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.8	$12.88	$5.89
Efficient EV	30.7	$10.74	$4.91
EV Truck/SUV	49.1	$17.18	$7.85

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Jonesboro, AR

Morning in Jonesboro on Friday

Local time

9:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

98°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gibson, AR

Morning in Gibson on Friday

Local time

9:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 20m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

122.7 mi in 2h 20m, mostly highway — 93.4 mi of that is on I 57.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 93.4 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 78. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Gibson, AR is easy. At 2h 20m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 115.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

325 ft 223 ft

Total Climb

141 ft

Total Descent

201 ft

Highest Point

325 ft

Elevation Range

102 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Jonesboro, AR

Full guide →

Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.

Top landmarks

• Craighead County Courthouse — courthouse in Arkansas, United States

Arriving in Gibson, AR

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 122.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.4 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gibson, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Gibson, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Native Brew Works

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

Native Brew Works

Sonic Drive-In

Hunan Restaurant

Sonic Drive-In

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

The Rec Room

Shadrachs Coffee

Something Art Cafe

Shadrachs Coffee

Four Kings Coffee

Eggsellent Cafe

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

Subway

Craighead Forest Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jonesboro, AR

Gibson, AR

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 20m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Jonesboro, AR

Arriving in Gibson, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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