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Trip from Paragould, AR to Cabot, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

131.3 mi

211 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Paragould, AR

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Cabot, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Paragould, AR to Cabot, AR covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 412, West Kings Highway, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.7 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

65.7 miles from Paragould, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 131.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and West Kings Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.7 miles on US 412.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and West Kings Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hayes Place.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hayes Place

At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Hunt Street

Turn left onto West Hunt Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 14th Street

At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street

Navigation decision point

5
130 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
131.3 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 412 94.7 mi 1h 38m
West Kings Highway 24.5 mi 29m
I 57 9.5 mi 9m
West Main Street 1.2 mi 1m
West Court Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Hunt Street 0.3 mi <1m
US 49 0.2 mi <1m
Winchester 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 412 — 94.7 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and Cabot, AR.

1

Start on Winchester

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Winchester
2

At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place

237 ft · 15 sec · Hayes Place
3

Turn left onto West Hunt Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street

51 ft · 2 sec · North 14th Street
5

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

251 ft · 13 sec · West Hunt Street
6

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 49; AR 1
7

Turn right onto US 49Y

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Court Street
8

Turn right onto US 412B

25 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway
9

Take the exit onto US 412

95 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US 412
10

Continue on I 57; US 167

9.5 mi · 9 min · I 57; US 167
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward AR 89: Cabot
12

Keep slight right at fork

318 ft · 7 sec
13

Turn straight onto AR 89

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
14

Turn uturn

193 ft · 15 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.7 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 29 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.7 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cabot, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Paragould, 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 Paragould, AR

This is one driving day of about 131.3 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Paragould, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 412 for about 94.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.7 mi from Paragould, AR · 1h 14m into the drive

city in Independence County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newark, AR

66 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

Walnut Ridge, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newark, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Paragould, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.7 miles.

Arriving in Cabot, AR

The final approach into Cabot, 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 Cabot, AR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.7

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.7

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 65.7

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.63 one way

$39.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $21.55 $43.10
premium $4.56 $23.33 $46.67
diesel $5.61 $28.70 $57.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Newport Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot

Newport, AR

EV Connect

4 DCFC

EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.4 0 $13.79 $6.30
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.49 $5.25
EV Truck/SUV 52.5 0 $18.38 $8.40

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Paragould, AR

Morning in Paragould on Friday

Local time

10:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cabot, AR

Morning in Cabot on Friday

Local time

10:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Newark, AR

66 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 23m 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 Paragould, AR to Cabot, AR covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 412, West Kings Highway, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.7 miles from Paragould, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.83 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 is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Paragould, AR to Cabot, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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