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

The driving distance from Forrest City, AR to Cabot, AR is about 86.2 miles (138.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.19 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
86.19 mi
Kilometers
138.71 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 Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Forrest City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forrest City
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM 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 Forrest City
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 Forrest City
43.1 mi
00h 50m
To Cabot
43.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Division

    9 m · 7 sec · North Division

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1449 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 89

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 89

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    10.8 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    59 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Washington Street
69.9 mi · 81%
South Pine Street
10.8 mi · 13%
State Highway 89
4.76 mi · 6%
AR 89
0.36 mi
West Broadway Avenue
0.27 mi
North Division
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Washington Street

Merge slight left

67.7 mi · 01h 08m

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
+16.7 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Valls Bluff
00h 50m from Forrest City
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Forrest City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cabot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 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 43.1 miles from Forrest City and 43.1 miles from Cabot.

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 16.7 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Forrest City and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.81 km).

Forrest City

#1 Forrest City

City in St.

Population13,820
Coordinates35.0081500, -90.7898300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Cabot

#2 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)
End: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
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
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 Forrest City and Cabot. The current time is 00:25:10.

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.