How far is Hot Springs Village, AR from Cabot, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Cabot, AR is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.35 mi
01h 44m
Flight
59.5 mi
95.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.5 mi
Kilometers
95.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.35 mi
Kilometers
121.27 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabot
Sat, May 30, 1:05 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs Village
Sat, May 30, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs Village
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Cabot
Sat, May 30, 1:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs Village
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
Alexander
AR

City in Arkansas

From Hot Springs Village
37.7 mi
00h 52m
To Cabot
37.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs Village and Cabot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs Village and Cabot.

  1. 1

    Start on Fresno Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Desoto Boulevard

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Desoto Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on DeSoto Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 16 min · DeSoto Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2048 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    596 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    893 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    59 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs Village and Cabot.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 34%
Saint Louis
18.4 mi · 24%
Old Hot Springs Highway
16.8 mi · 22%
Desoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 12%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 2%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
00h 52m from Hot Springs Village
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs Village and Partly Sunny 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 Hot Springs Village to Cabot?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Hot Springs Village and 37.7 miles from Cabot.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs Village and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cabot.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

20 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

45 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

80 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.76 km).

Hot Springs Village

#1 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Cabot

#2 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)
End: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.15
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.07 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.33 $22.66
Premium $4.63 $12.30 $24.61
Diesel $5.42 $14.40 $28.81

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs Village and Cabot. The current time is 11:20:19.

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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.