How far is Cabot, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Cabot, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
79.57 mi
01h 19m
Flight
67.35 mi
108.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.35 mi
Kilometers
108.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.57 mi
Kilometers
128.05 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 2:20 PM CDT
Return by in Cabot
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-04-17T13:01
Arrive Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 2:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Alexander
AR

City in Arkansas

From Cabot
38.7 mi
00h 39m
To Hot Springs
40.9 mi
00h 39m

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
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and Hot Springs.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
27 mi · 34%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 31%
West Main Street
20.9 mi · 26%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 6%
North 2nd Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

US-70 West

Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
00h 39m from Cabot
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cabot and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cabot to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Cabot and 40.9 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cabot and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alexander, 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 Alexander.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

20 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

45 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

80 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 67.35 mi (108.39 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Hot Springs

#2 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.016454, 34.974477)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.64
Round trip
$21.28
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.64 $21.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.97 $23.94
Premium $4.63 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.42 $15.22 $30.43

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 Hot Springs. The current time is 13:01:12.

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.