How far is Camden, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Camden, AR to Paragould, AR is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
253.56 mi
04h 03m
Flight
216.29 mi
348.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.29 mi
Kilometers
348.08 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.56 mi
Kilometers
408.07 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, May 7, 12:26 PM CDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, May 7, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-05-07T08:23
Arrive Paragould
Thu, May 7, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Camden
125.4 mi
02h 01m
To Paragould
128.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    11 m · 9 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Washington Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Buren Street Northwest

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Buren Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1963 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    3224 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    152 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Meriwether

    1118 ft · 51 sec · Meriwether

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester

    641 ft · 28 sec · Winchester

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 48%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 6%
Van Buren Street Northwest
3.85 mi · 2%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
216.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
02h 01m from Camden
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Paragould?

The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.4 miles from Camden and 128.1 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.89 one way or $67.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ward, 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 Ward.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 216.29 mi (348.08 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

Population10,638
Coordinates33.5845600, -92.8343300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-92.834296, 33.584568)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.87 L · about $33.89
Round trip
$67.79
17.9 gal · 67.74 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.89 $67.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.12 $76.24
Premium $4.63 $41.39 $82.79
Diesel $5.42 $48.46 $96.93

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Paragould. The current time is 08:23:12.

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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.