How far is Blytheville, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.91 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.58 mi
54.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.58 mi
Kilometers
54.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.91 mi
Kilometers
77.11 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sat, May 30, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Sat, May 30, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-05-30T06:36
Arrive Paragould
Sat, May 30, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Leachville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Blytheville
24.4 mi
00h 30m
To Paragould
23.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville and Paragould.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 18

    21.3 mi · 27 min · Highway 18

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    74 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    1323 ft · 42 sec · South 10th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Court Street

    142 m · 11 sec · West Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 12th Street

    152 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meriwether

    1118 ft · 51 sec · Meriwether

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester

    641 ft · 28 sec · Winchester

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 18
21.3 mi · 44%
South Main Street
10.9 mi · 23%
West Main Street
1.32 mi · 3%
South 10th Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Meriwether
0.21 mi
Winchester
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 18

Continue on Highway 18

21.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leachville
00h 30m from Blytheville
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blytheville 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 Blytheville to Paragould?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leachville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Blytheville and 23.5 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blytheville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Leachville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leachville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leachville.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

65 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

91 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

92 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

92 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 33.58 mi (54.04 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.40
Round trip
$12.80
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.40 $12.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.20 $14.40
Premium $4.63 $7.82 $15.63
Diesel $5.42 $9.15 $18.30

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blytheville and Paragould. The current time is 06:36:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.