How far is Cave Springs, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Cave Springs, AR to Paragould, AR is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
262.58 mi
05h 18m
Flight
208.79 mi
336.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.79 mi
Kilometers
336.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.58 mi
Kilometers
422.58 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Cave Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Springs
2026-04-22T20:42
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Springs
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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Cave Springs
131.2 mi
02h 39m
To Paragould
131.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Springs and Paragould.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Midway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1354 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Lowell Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Lowell Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Monroe Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Monroe Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    26.8 mi · 33 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Springs 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 39%
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 22%
T & C Boulevard
41.8 mi · 16%
West Main Street
26.8 mi · 10%
Portia Road
3.88 mi · 1%
West Monroe Avenue
3.71 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
208.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 39m from Cave Springs
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cave Springs and Mostly Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Springs to Paragould?

The road trip is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Cave Springs and 131.3 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cave Springs and Mostly Sunny near Paragould.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Springs and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 208.79 mi (336.02 km).

Cave Springs

#1 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: East Midway Avenue (-94.231872, 36.263293)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.07 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.52 gal · 70.14 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.44 $78.88
Premium $4.63 $42.83 $85.66
Diesel $5.42 $50.14 $100.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Springs and Paragould. The current time is 20:42:21.

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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.