How far is Cabot, AR from Blytheville, AR?
The driving distance from Cabot, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 156.1 miles (251.2 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 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cabot and Blytheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and Blytheville.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto AR 38
2392 ft · 51 sec · AR 38
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Take the ramp right
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Turn right onto East Highland Drive
50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Highland Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabot and Blytheville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
AR 38
Continue straight
74.3 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cabot and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cabot to Blytheville?
The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 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 miles from Cabot and 78.1 miles from Blytheville.
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 21 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cabot and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 135.17 mi (217.53 km).
#1 Cabot
City in Arkansas
| Population | 26,466 |
| Coordinates | 34.9745300, -92.0165300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.84 | $59.67 |
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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