Origin
Gibson, AR
Late night in Gibson on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gibson, AR to Benton, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gibson, AR
Ali Eren Akkaya
Benton, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Gibson, AR to Benton, AR covers 36.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, Highway 107, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 36.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and Highway 107. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Highway 107. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Batesville Pike.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Batesville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (AR 107 / Highway 107): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Batesville Pike
Turn right onto Batesville Pike
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
AR 107 / Highway 107
At end of road, turn right onto AR 107 / Highway 107
Navigation decision point
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gibson, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
13.8 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 30; US 67
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| Highway 107 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Kellogg Acres Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Batesville Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 20.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibson, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on Jacksonville-Cato Road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jacksonville-Cato Road
2
Turn right onto Batesville Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Batesville Pike
3
Turn left onto Kellogg Acres Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Kellogg Acres Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto AR 107
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 107
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 40; US 65
7
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
10
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
11
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
12
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 35
13
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Sevier Street
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Gibson, AR · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Gibson, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Benton, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Benton, AR
Late night in Benton on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gibson, AR to Benton, AR covers 36.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, Highway 107, US 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Gibson, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Batesville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (AR 107 / Highway 107): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gibson, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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