How far is Cabot, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Cabot, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
188.02 mi
03h 01m
Flight
141.93 mi
228.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.93 mi
Kilometers
228.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.02 mi
Kilometers
302.59 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:03 PM CDT
Return by in Cabot
Fri, Apr 17, 7:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-04-17T13:02
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cabot
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Cabot
93.9 mi
01h 30m
To Fayetteville
94.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 89

  6. 6

    Continue on Tates Mill Road

    1311 ft · 26 sec · Tates Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    7.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vilonia Bypass

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Oak Street
116 mi · 62%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 22%
State Highway 107
7.93 mi · 4%
Vilonia Bypass
6.48 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
State Highway 89
4.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Oak Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 30m from Cabot
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Cabot and 94.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 141.93 mi (228.42 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.016454, 34.974477)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.11 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.22
13.26 gal · 50.22 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.11 $50.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.24 $56.47
Premium $4.63 $30.66 $61.33
Diesel $5.42 $35.90 $71.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cabot and Fayetteville. The current time is 13:02:36.

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.