How far is West Memphis, AR from Cabot, AR?

The driving distance from West Memphis, AR to Cabot, AR is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
120.4 mi
02h 17m
Flight
104.28 mi
167.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.28 mi
Kilometers
167.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.4 mi
Kilometers
193.77 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in West Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Memphis
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Memphis
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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From West Memphis
60.1 mi
01h 08m
To Cabot
60.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Memphis and Cabot.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    775 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1982 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    97.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 89

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 89

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    10.8 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    59 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Memphis 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Boulevard
104 mi · 87%
South Pine Street
10.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 89
4.76 mi · 4%
AR 89
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

East Broadway Boulevard

Merge slight left

97.8 mi · 01h 38m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
01h 08m from West Memphis
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 West Memphis to Cabot?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 60.1 miles from West Memphis and 60.3 miles from Cabot.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cabot.

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Memphis and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 104.28 mi (167.83 km).

West Memphis

#1 West Memphis

City in Arkansas, United States

Population24,158
Coordinates35.1464800, -90.1845400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Cabot

#2 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: West Memphis (-90.18454, 35.14648)
End: Cabot (-92.01653, 34.97453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.63 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $5.42 $23.01 $46.03

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 West Memphis and Cabot. The current time is 02:27:35.

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.