How far is Cabot, AR from El Dorado, AR?
The driving distance from Cabot, AR to El Dorado, AR is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cabot and El Dorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and El Dorado.
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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
84 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
42.5 mi · 52 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 7 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn right onto Barton Street
21 m · 3 sec · Barton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabot and El Dorado.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 167 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cabot and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cabot to El Dorado?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Cabot and 70.7 miles from El Dorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cabot and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
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 Carthage.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.38 km).
#1 Cabot
City in Arkansas
| Population | 26,466 |
| Coordinates | 34.9745300, -92.0165300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.30 | $42.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
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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