How far is Arkadelphia, AR from Paragould, AR?
The driving distance from Arkadelphia, AR to Paragould, AR is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arkadelphia and Paragould.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia and Paragould.
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Start on Caddo Street
1022 ft · 21 sec · Caddo Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Continue on Valley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Take the exit right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue straight
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Court Street
3224 ft · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
152 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Meriwether
1118 ft · 51 sec · Meriwether
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester
641 ft · 28 sec · Winchester
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkadelphia and Paragould.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saint Louis
Continue straight
94.2 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arkadelphia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arkadelphia to Paragould?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Arkadelphia and 111.3 miles from Paragould.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.54 one way or $59.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arkadelphia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkadelphia and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 196.99 mi (317.02 km).
#1 Arkadelphia
City in Arkansas
| Population | 10,628 |
| Coordinates | 34.1209300, -93.0537800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.07 | $72.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.24 | $84.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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