How far is Bella Vista, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Paragould, AR is about 326 miles (524.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.97 mi
05h 28m
Flight
212.24 mi
341.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.24 mi
Kilometers
341.56 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.97 mi
Kilometers
524.59 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Wed, Apr 29, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Wed, Apr 29, 7:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bella Vista
2026-04-29T08:47
Arrive Paragould
Wed, Apr 29, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bella Vista
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gassville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bella Vista
138.8 mi
02h 44m
To Paragould
187.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bella Vista and Paragould.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista and Paragould.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 13 sec · Billingsley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancashire Boulevard

    2074 ft · 53 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

    1263 ft · 20 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bella Vista Way

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bella Vista Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

    1733 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 45 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    26.8 mi · 33 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bella Vista and Paragould.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 32%
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 18%
T & C Boulevard
41.8 mi · 13%
West Main Street
26.8 mi · 8%
Bella Vista Way
17.9 mi · 5%
Portia Road
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Robinson Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

58.8 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.7 mi
212.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassville
02h 44m from Bella Vista
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista to Paragould?

The road trip is about 326 miles (524.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Gassville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Bella Vista and 187.2 miles from Paragould.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.7 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.55 one way or $87.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bella Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 212.24 mi (341.56 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.54 L · about $43.55
Round trip
$87.10
23 gal · 87.08 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.55 $87.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.98 $97.96
Premium $4.63 $53.19 $106.38
Diesel $5.42 $62.27 $124.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bella Vista and Paragould. The current time is 08:47:00.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.