How far is Mountain Home, AR from Cabot, AR?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Cabot, AR is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and Cabot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Cabot.
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Start on East 6th Street
16 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
49.8 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Continue on Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street
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Continue on Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard
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Take the exit right
36.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 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 Mountain Home 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.
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49.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home to Cabot?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Cave City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Mountain Home and 81 miles from Cabot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain Home and Partly Sunny near Cabot.
Stop Ideas Near Cave City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cave City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.94 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 12,330 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353400, -92.3851600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.97 | $61.95 |
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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