How far is De Queen, AR from Paragould, AR?
The driving distance from De Queen, AR to Paragould, AR is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Queen and Paragould.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Queen and Paragould.
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Start on West Dequeen Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive
8.6 mi · 12 min · West Collin Raye Drive
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Turn left
38.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
36.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
10 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue straight
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Court Street
3224 ft · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
152 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Meriwether
1118 ft · 51 sec · Meriwether
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester
641 ft · 28 sec · Winchester
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between De Queen and Paragould.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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94.2 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Queen 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 De Queen to Paragould?
The road trip is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from De Queen and 149.2 miles from Paragould.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.65 one way or $79.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Queen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paragould.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherwood.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 258.36 mi (415.79 km).
#1 De Queen
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.0378900, -94.3413200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.42 | $96.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.70 | $113.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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