If you are planning a trip from Cabot to Magnolia, you can expect a 163-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. This drive serves as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North 2nd Street, West Main Street, and I-30 West as you cross through the Southeast region of Arkansas. Budgeting around $22 for fuel should cover your travel costs for the one-way trek. Since this is a localized route, it offers a practical way to connect between these two Arkansas cities while keeping your travel time manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.5 miles from Cabot, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
91.7 mi
1h 34m
I 57
18.3 mi
19m
US 278
17.9 mi
26m
US 371
17 mi
25m
East McKissack
7.2 mi
10m
US 167
4.9 mi
6m
Delight Highway
2.4 mi
4m
West Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, AR and Magnolia, AR.
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Start on this road
136 ft·11 sec·this road
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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
4.9 mi·6 min·US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi·26 min·I 30; US 67
Exit 138Toward TexarkanaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 30; US 70
68 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 30; US 70
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward AR 19: Prescott
12
Turn left onto AR 19
2.4 mi·4 min·Delight Highway
13
Turn right onto US 67; US 371
0.4 mi·39 sec·West 1st Street South
14
Turn right onto US 371
17 mi·25 min·US 371
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 278; US 371
18 mi·26 min·US 278; US 371
16
Turn left onto US 371
7.2 mi·10 min·East McKissack
17
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·West Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
443 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
19
Continue on East Main Street
326 ft·9 sec·East Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 79B; AR 19
10 ft·0 sec·Jackson Street
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Arrive at destination
US 79B; AR 19
Trip Plan
Because this trip is a manageable 3-hour and 13-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can be more taxing than a straight highway shot. Keep your fuel budget of $22 in mind, and consider filling up before you leave Cabot to avoid hunting for stations while navigating local streets. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert at intersections and follow signage closely. Utilizing a navigation app is highly recommended to help you manage the frequent turns along North 2nd Street and West Main Street.
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 81.5 miles from Cabot, AR, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 36 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.5 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Magnolia, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cabot, 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 Cabot, AR
This is one driving day of about 163 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Cabot, 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 30 for about 91.7 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 162.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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25.9 mi into trip|~30m in|I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
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162.8 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.62 one way
$49.23 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.02
$54.05
premium
$4.56
$29.26
$58.51
diesel
$5.61
$35.99
$71.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.9
0
$17.12
$7.82
Efficient EV
40.8
0
$14.26
$6.52
EV Truck/SUV
65.2
0
$22.82
$10.43
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 20, 2026
Origin
Cabot, AR
Late night
in Cabot on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Magnolia, AR
Late night
in Magnolia on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
3h 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this 163-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North 2nd Street, indicating that you will be making frequent adjustments throughout the journey. This profile creates a more engaging, hands-on driving experience compared to a standard high-speed commute. Prepare for a steady pace as you transition through the local road network connecting Cabot to Magnolia.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.7 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the 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 3h 13m drive. You will face about 18 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 21 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Magnolia, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
The longest stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: 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.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Magnolia, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
