Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabot, AR
Nascimento Jr.
If you are looking for a quick transition from North Little Rock to Cabot, this 22.2-mile journey is straightforward and efficient. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is a very economical way to navigate between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. You will primarily utilize a combination of East 19th Street, I-30, and Saint Louis to reach your destination. Because this route is so brief, you have total flexibility in your scheduling, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single morning or afternoon session.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| I 40 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 19th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Cabot, AR.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto AR 89
Turn uturn
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AR 89: Cabot
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Cabot on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through local roads, meaning the pace remains steady and requires your full attention at intersections. There is no long, monotonous stretch of open road here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East 19th Street. Because the drive is comprised of smaller road segments, the personality of the route feels more like a technical local commute than a sprawling highway adventure. Keep your hands on the wheel and stay alert for frequent turns as you transition from the city streets of North Little Rock toward Cabot.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 40. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 19th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
221 ft
Total Descent
195 ft
Highest Point
369 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
121 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Cabot, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
North Little Rock is in the Central region of Arkansas. Previously known as Argenta, it became known as North Little Rock after an unsuccessful annexation attempt by Little Rock. It's prudent not to go flouting your collection of prized jewelry when roaming the streets of North Little Rock, as the community can be a little sketch.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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