How far is Cabot, AR from Van Buren, AR?
The driving distance from Cabot, AR to Van Buren, AR is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cabot and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and Van Buren.
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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
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on Tates Mill Road
1311 ft · 26 sec · Tates Mill Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 107
7.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107
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Turn left onto Vilonia Bypass
6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Van Buren
2159 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Alma Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3207 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
60 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabot and Van Buren.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Oak Street
Merge slight left
119 mi · 01h 59m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cabot and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cabot to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Cabot and 75.7 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cabot and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 135.45 mi (217.99 km).
#1 Cabot
City in Arkansas
| Population | 26,466 |
| Coordinates | 34.9745300, -92.0165300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
8th president of the United States (1782-1862)
| Population | 23,812 |
| Coordinates | 35.4367600, -94.3482700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-94.34827, 35.43676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.92 | $57.83 |
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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