How far is Malvern, AR from Cabot, AR?

The driving distance from Malvern, AR to Cabot, AR is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
68.59 mi
01h 18m
Flight
61.95 mi
99.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.95 mi
Kilometers
99.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.59 mi
Kilometers
110.38 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabot
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Malvern
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Cabot
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Shannon Hills
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Malvern
34.3 mi
00h 39m
To Cabot
34.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Cabot.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3065 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

    2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Road

    1695 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    893 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn uturn

    59 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Road
44.8 mi · 65%
Saint Louis
18.4 mi · 27%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.29 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Road

Continue straight

23.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon Hills
00h 39m from Malvern
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and Partly Sunny near Cabot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Malvern to Cabot?

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Malvern and 34.3 miles from Cabot.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Partly Sunny near Cabot.

Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

82 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 61.95 mi (99.7 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Cabot

#2 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)
End: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.63 $11.19 $22.38
Diesel $5.42 $13.10 $26.21

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 Malvern and Cabot. The current time is 21:46:01.

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.