Origin
Cabot, AR
Night in Cabot on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabot, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Cabot, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 22.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, West Main Street, I 40 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 $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 22.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and West Main Street. 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 12 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
351 ft
248 ft
Total Climb
190 ft
Total Descent
216 ft
Highest Point
351 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
103 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and West Main Street. You will hit about 8 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 22.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 40 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calvary Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 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 North 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Calvary Road
10
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
11
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
North Little Rock, AR
Night in North Little Rock on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 mph
44% chance
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
19 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
26m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cabot, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 22.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, West Main Street, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 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 $3.41 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 22.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cabot, AR to North Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 248 ft to 351 ft elevation with about 190 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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