Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, AR
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Cabot, AR
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The drive from Benton, AR to Cabot, AR covers 47.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, I 57, US 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 55m highway drive covering 47.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 miles on I 30.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near I 30; US 67.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 47.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.4 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Benton, AR and Cabot, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
Saint Louis
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 25.3 mi | 28m |
| I 57 | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| US 67 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Carpenter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Military Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Cabot, AR.
Start on North Main Street
Continue on Military Road
Turn left onto AR 35
Turn straight
Turn straight onto AR 5
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto AR 89
Turn uturn
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Benton, AR · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Benton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cabot, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Benton on Friday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Cabot on Friday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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