How far is Cabot, AR from Forrest City, AR?

The driving distance from Cabot, AR to Forrest City, AR is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.92 mi
01h 41m
Flight
69.48 mi
111.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.48 mi
Kilometers
111.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.92 mi
Kilometers
138.27 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forrest City
Fri, Apr 17, 2:36 PM CDT
Return by in Cabot
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-04-17T12:55
Arrive Forrest City
Fri, Apr 17, 2:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cabot
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
De Valls Bluff
AR

Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Cabot
42.9 mi
00h 50m
To Forrest City
43 mi
00h 50m

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
88°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and Forrest City.

  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 · 10 sec · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    10.8 mi · 20 min · East Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 89

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 89

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1949 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City

    2036 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1449 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Division

    9 m · 1 sec · North Division

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Division

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 89
72.6 mi · 84%
East Pine Street
10.8 mi · 13%
Washington Street
1.74 mi · 2%
AR 1B South
0.39 mi
West Broadway Avenue
0.27 mi
North 2nd Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 89

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Valls Bluff
00h 50m from Cabot
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cabot and Sunny near Forrest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cabot to Forrest City?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Cabot and 43 miles from Forrest City.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cabot and Sunny near Forrest City.

Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Valls Bluff, 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 De Valls Bluff.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Forrest City. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.81 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Forrest City

#2 Forrest City

City in St.

Population13,820
Coordinates35.0081500, -90.7898300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)
End: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.47
Round trip
$22.95
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.47 $22.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.90 $25.81
Premium $4.63 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $5.42 $16.41 $32.81

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 Forrest City. The current time is 12:55:16.

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.