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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
-
2
Continue on Highway 18
50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 18
-
3
Turn left onto Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
-
4
Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
-
5
Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
84 mi · 1 hr 26 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot
1111 ft · 27 sec
-
8
Keep slight right
97 m · 8 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
-
10
Turn uturn
59 m · 15 sec
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blytheville and Cabot.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grubbs.
Walnut Ridge
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).
#1 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cabot
City in Arkansas
| Population | 26,466 |
| Coordinates | 34.9745300, -92.0165300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.