How far is Fayetteville, AR from Cabot, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Cabot, AR is about 188.8 miles (303.9 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 03m 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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Flight Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Cabot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Cabot.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass
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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 Tates Mill Road
1311 ft · 26 sec · Tates Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on West Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Turn uturn
59 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Cabot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cabot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Cabot?
The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 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 94 miles from Fayetteville and 94.9 miles from Cabot.
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 46.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cabot.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 141.93 mi (228.42 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cabot
City in Arkansas
| Population | 26,466 |
| Coordinates | 34.9745300, -92.0165300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.016454, 34.974477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
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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