How far is Texarkana, AR from Cabot, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Cabot, AR is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
167.07 mi
02h 36m
Flight
156.68 mi
252.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.68 mi
Kilometers
252.16 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.07 mi
Kilometers
268.87 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texarkana
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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Texarkana
82.8 mi
01h 18m
To Cabot
84.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Texarkana and Cabot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 20th Street

    55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Avenue

    1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    957 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Loop

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    893 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn uturn

    59 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
138 mi · 83%
Saint Louis
18.4 mi · 11%
North Loop
2.94 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

134 mi · 02h 16m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
01h 18m from Texarkana
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texarkana 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 Texarkana to Cabot?

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Texarkana and 84.3 miles from Cabot.

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

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 156.68 mi (252.16 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Cabot

#2 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
End: (-92.016454, 34.974477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.32 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.69
11.8 gal · 44.64 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.34 $44.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.63 $27.29 $54.58
Diesel $5.42 $31.95 $63.90

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 Texarkana and Cabot. The current time is 21:28:47.

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.