How far is Helena-West Helena, AR from Cabot, AR?
The driving distance from Helena-West Helena, AR to Cabot, AR is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena-West Helena and Cabot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena-West Helena and Cabot.
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Start on Franklin Street
11 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
3059 ft · 1 min · Perry Street
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Turn slight right onto Oakland Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Drive
1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive
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Continue on South 10th Street
141 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Plaza Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
45.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
1803 ft · 41 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
42.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 89
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 89
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
10.8 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left
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 Helena-West Helena and Cabot.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
45.3 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Helena-West Helena and Chance Light Rain then 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 Helena-West Helena to Cabot?
The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Helena-West Helena and 56.1 miles from Cabot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Helena-West Helena and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cabot.
Stop Ideas Near Brinkley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Little Rock Union Station
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena-West Helena and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 86.63 mi (139.42 km).
#1 Helena-West Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 10,032 |
| Coordinates | 34.5291000, -90.5900000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cabot
City in Arkansas
| Population | 26,466 |
| Coordinates | 34.9745300, -92.0165300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.32 | $36.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.44 | $42.89 |
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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