Origin
Cabot, AR
Late night in Cabot on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Trip from Cabot, AR to Bella Vista, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
222 mi
357 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cabot, AR to Bella Vista, AR covers 222 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, State Highway 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111 miles from Cabot, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 222 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 6m highway drive covering 222 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 222 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 367 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 190.3 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 367 / North 2nd Street
Turn right onto AR 367 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
190.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
215.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
US 71
Take the exit onto US 71
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 91
6
215.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
|
US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.9 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 49 | 71.3 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 107 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| US 71 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 89 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, AR and Bella Vista, AR.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
57 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto AR 367
274 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on AR 89
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 89
6
Continue on AR 89
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tates Mill Road
7
Turn right onto AR 107
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 107
8
Turn left onto US 64
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
9
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
10
Continue on US 64
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
12
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 40; US 65
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
14
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 49; US 71
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 49; US 71
17
Take the exit onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 71
Exit 91
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 71
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Lancashire Boulevard
20
Turn left onto AR 340
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lancashire Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Road
22
Turn left onto Billingsley Drive
205 ft
·
11 sec
·
Billingsley Drive
23
Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hartsfield Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Hartsfield Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111 miles from Cabot, AR, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bella Vista, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cabot, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cabot, AR
This is one driving day of about 222 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Cabot, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111 mi from Cabot, AR · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111 miles from Cabot, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.
Arriving in Bella Vista, AR
The final approach into Bella Vista, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bella Vista, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.53 one way
$67.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.80 | $73.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.85 | $79.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.01 | $98.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
| Efficient EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.08 | $14.21 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bella Vista, AR
Late night in Bella Vista on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
111 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cabot, AR to Bella Vista, AR covers 222 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, State Highway 107. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111 miles from Cabot, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 222 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 367 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 190.3 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cabot, AR to Bella Vista, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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