Origin
Cabot, AR
Late night in Cabot on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabot, AR to Jacksonville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabot, AR
Nascimento Jr.
Jacksonville, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Cabot and Jacksonville, Arkansas, you are looking at a straightforward 10.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel for this efficient trip within the Southeast region. Since the route is so brief, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this stint. Because both cities are located within the same state, you will enjoy a seamless transition without any complex regional shifts to navigate. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal effort.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
| North 1st Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| John Harden Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 6.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, AR and Jacksonville, 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
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 57; US 167
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Air Force Base
8
At end of road, turn left onto John Harden Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
John Harden Drive
9
Turn left onto AR 161
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North First Street
10
Turn straight onto AR 161
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
11
Arrive at destination
AR 161
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Air Force Base
4
9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
John Harden Drive
At end of road, turn left onto John Harden Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Jacksonville, AR
Late night in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
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
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
15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 63% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-57, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 6.8 miles. As you transition off the interstate, the route shifts into local travel using North 1st Street and West Main Street. The personality of this drive is functional and direct, lacking the complexities of winding backroads or technical terrain. You can expect a steady, predictable pace as you move between these two Arkansas hubs.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North 1st Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Cabot, AR to Jacksonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Air Force Base along the way.
Air Force Base
8.6 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Arriving in Jacksonville, AR
Full guide →Jacksonville is in the Central region of Arkansas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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