How far is Clarksville, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Clarksville, AR to Paragould, AR is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
223.95 mi
03h 41m
Flight
171.32 mi
275.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.32 mi
Kilometers
275.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.95 mi
Kilometers
360.41 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Apr 16, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-16T14:33
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Apr 16, 6:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Garner
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Clarksville
111.9 mi
01h 50m
To Paragould
112 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North College Avenue

    28 m · 9 sec · North College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2193 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Rogers Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Rogers Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  10. 10

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  12. 12

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 54%
I 40 East
68.3 mi · 30%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
South Rogers Street
1.49 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 50m from Clarksville
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 111.9 miles from Clarksville and 112 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

63 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 171.32 mi (275.72 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: North College Avenue (-93.466356, 35.471467)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.91 L · about $29.92
Round trip
$59.83
15.8 gal · 59.82 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.92 $59.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.65 $67.29
Premium $4.63 $36.54 $73.08
Diesel $5.42 $42.78 $85.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Paragould. The current time is 14:33:40.

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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.