Bella Vista, AR to Cabot, AR is 222.2 miles and takes about 4 hours 6 minutes via I 40 and US 71, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With over 90% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss.
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
111.1 miles from Bella Vista, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.8 mi
1h 53m
US 71
71.9 mi
1h 15m
State Highway 107
7.9 mi
12m
Vilonia Bypass
6.5 mi
7m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
Bella Vista Way
4.3 mi
6m
State Highway 89
4.1 mi
7m
West Main Street
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista, AR and Cabot, AR.
1
Start on Hartsfield Lane
305 ft·14 sec·Hartsfield Lane
2
Turn right onto Billingsley Drive
205 ft·12 sec·Billingsley Drive
3
Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Cooper Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto AR 340
0.4 mi·52 sec·West Lancashire Boulevard
5
Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way
0.2 mi·19 sec·On Ramp Bella Vista Way
6
Turn straight onto US 71
4.3 mi·6 min·Bella Vista Way
7
Take the ramp onto US 71
72 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
9
Merge onto I 40; US 71
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 71
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 64
11
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·8 sec
12
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
13
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
14
Continue on US 64
6.5 mi·7 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto AR 107
7.9 mi·12 min·State Highway 107
16
Turn left onto AR 89
0.2 mi·26 sec·Tates Mill Road
17
Continue on AR 89
4.1 mi·7 min·State Highway 89
18
Continue on AR 89
3.4 mi·5 min·West Main Street
19
Turn uturn
193 ft·15 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1-day, 222.2-mile drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you have plenty of daylight. The route is mostly highway, so you can cover ground quickly, but be mindful of the 113.8-mile stretch on I 40 where stops might be less frequent. Plan for one main stop to break up the 4-hour drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch. The estimated fuel cost is $35, so check your tank before you leave Bella Vista, AR.
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 111.1 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 1h 59m 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 10m
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 Bella Vista, 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 Bella Vista, AR
This is one driving day of about 222.2 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Bella Vista, 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 113.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 222.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Billingsley Drive
Turn right onto Billingsley Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Cooper Road
Turn right onto Cooper Road
Navigation decision point
6
78.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
192.7 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
222.2 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.15 one way
$68.30 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$37.77
$75.55
premium
$4.65
$40.65
$81.30
diesel
$5.35
$46.80
$93.60
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, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.7
0
$23.33
$10.67
Efficient EV
55.6
0
$19.44
$8.89
EV Truck/SUV
88.9
1
$31.11
$14.22
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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Bella Vista, AR
Afternoon
in Bella Vista on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 10:36AM CDT until June 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Cabot, AR
Afternoon
in Cabot on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 10:36AM CDT until June 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the 222.2 miles on major roads like I 40 and US 71. You'll encounter a 113.8-mile stretch on I 40, which means you'll be on high-speed roads for a significant portion of the trip. The transition to surface roads will happen later in the drive, likely closer to Cabot, AR. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the main highway sections.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Billingsley Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cooper Road): Navigation decision point; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,610 ft296 ft
Total Climb
820 ft
Total Descent
1,734 ft
Highest Point
1,610 ft
~47.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,314 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bella Vista, AR to Cabot, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
The longest stretch is about 113.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cooper Road): Navigation decision point; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Cabot, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
