How far is Cabot, AR from Magnolia, AR?

The driving distance from Cabot, AR to Magnolia, AR is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
162.95 mi
03h 13m
Flight
137.15 mi
220.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.15 mi
Kilometers
220.72 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.95 mi
Kilometers
262.25 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-04-23T01:40
Arrive Magnolia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Midway
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Cabot
81.5 mi
01h 36m
To Magnolia
81.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Delight Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right

    17 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East McKissack

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East McKissack

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    100 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
91.7 mi · 56%
West Main Street
21 mi · 13%
East McKissack
7.19 mi · 4%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 1%
West 1st Street South
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Continue straight

67.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
01h 36m from Cabot
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Cabot and 81.5 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midway

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

18 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

19 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

87 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 137.15 mi (220.72 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

City in Arkansas

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

#2 Magnolia

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)
End: Magnolia (-93.23933, 33.26707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.77 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
11.5 gal · 43.54 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.63 $26.59 $53.19
Diesel $5.42 $31.14 $62.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cabot and Magnolia. The current time is 01:40:17.

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.