How far is Blytheville, AR from Cabot, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Cabot, AR is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.94 mi
03h 02m
Flight
135.17 mi
217.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.17 mi
Kilometers
217.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.94 mi
Kilometers
254.18 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grubbs
AR

Township in Jackson County, Arkansas

From Blytheville
78.9 mi
01h 31m
To Cabot
79 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

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
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blytheville and Cabot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville and Cabot.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 18

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 18

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    84 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn uturn

    59 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blytheville and Cabot.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
104 mi · 66%
Highway 18
50.8 mi · 32%
West Main Street
2.53 mi · 2%
AR 89
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

84 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grubbs
01h 31m from Blytheville
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blytheville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cabot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blytheville to Cabot?

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grubbs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Blytheville and 79 miles from Cabot.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grubbs

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

48 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

109 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 135.17 mi (217.53 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Cabot

#2 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)
End: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 Blytheville and Cabot. The current time is 02:30:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.