Origin
Cabot, AR
Afternoon in Cabot on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabot, AR to Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabot, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cabot, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 25.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 167, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 167. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 21 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
|
AR 367 / North 2nd Street
Turn right onto AR 367 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
21 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
6
25.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| US 167 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, AR and Little Rock, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
8
Take the exit onto US 167
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 70 East
10
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 7th Street
11
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 7th Street
12
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Broadway Street
13
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
14
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
16
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
17
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
18
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
19
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in Little Rock on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Little Rock, AR covers 25.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 167, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $3.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 21 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cabot, AR to Little Rock, 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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