If you are planning a trip from Cabot to Paragould, expect a straightforward journey covering 129.7 miles. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes for the drive, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Your travel path primarily utilizes North 2nd Street, AR 38, and US 412 to move across the Southeast region of Arkansas. With fuel costs estimated at $20, this route remains an affordable option for local travel. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to complete it in one go without needing planned stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.8 miles from Cabot, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
101.8 mi
1h 45m
US 412
24.5 mi
30m
North 2nd Street
1.4 mi
2m
AR 38
0.5 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:
I 57
— 101.8 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, AR and Paragould, AR.
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Start on this road
136 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right
57 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right onto AR 367
1.4 mi·2 min·North 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto AR 38
0.5 mi·50 sec·AR 38
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
7.3 mi·7 min·I 57; US 167
7
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
9
Turn right onto US 412
24 mi·28 min·US 412
10
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Court Street
11
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 49; AR 1
12
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·10 sec·West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·1 sec·North 14th Street
14
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
15
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
16
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi·42 sec·Winchester
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Arrive at destination
Winchester
Trip Plan
Since this is a two-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during daylight hours to better navigate the turn-heavy sections of AR 38 and US 412. Because there are no designated stops required, you can easily complete the trip in one sitting, though it is smart to keep your $20 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Check your tire pressure and fluid levels before leaving Cabot, as the winding nature of these local roads can be more taxing on your vehicle than a standard highway route. Taking this trip during off-peak hours will help you maintain a steady pace on the smaller roads.
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 64.8 miles from Cabot, AR, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.8 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 29 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paragould, 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 129.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Cabot, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 101.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 129.5 — 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
6
104 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
6
129.2 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
129.5 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
5
129.5 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|Winchester
Turn left onto Winchester
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.59 one way
$39.18 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.50
$43.01
premium
$4.56
$23.28
$46.56
diesel
$5.61
$28.64
$57.27
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: 45.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.9
0
$13.62
$6.23
Efficient EV
32.4
0
$11.35
$5.19
EV Truck/SUV
51.9
0
$18.16
$8.30
Gas CO2
45 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
Cabot, AR
Night
in Cabot on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paragould, AR
Night
in Paragould on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate local roads rather than high-speed lanes. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between North 2nd Street, AR 38, and US 412. Navigating these local routes requires your full attention, as the road profile is defined by its frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. Expect a hands-on driving experience that demands focus throughout the entire 129.7-mile distance.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
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 12 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; at 104 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.
Walnut Ridge
104 mi in|~1h 50m|via US 412
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 129.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 101.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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; at 104 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paragould, AR before heading back.
