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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.67 mi
05h 04m
Flight
258.36 mi
415.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.36 mi
Kilometers
415.79 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.67 mi
Kilometers
477.44 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 5:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Queen
2026-04-16T07:06
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Queen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sherwood
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From De Queen
147.5 mi
02h 32m
To Paragould
149.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 De Queen and Paragould.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Queen and Paragould.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Collin Raye Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36.9 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    10 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    3224 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    152 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Meriwether

    1118 ft · 51 sec · Meriwether

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester

    641 ft · 28 sec · Winchester

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 41%
East Grand Avenue
50 mi · 17%
West Collin Raye Drive
8.64 mi · 3%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5.25 mi · 2%
Doctor Martin Luther King
5.25 mi · 2%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
258.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
02h 32m from De Queen
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

9 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

109 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 258.36 mi (415.79 km).

De Queen

#1 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: West Dequeen Avenue (-94.34132, 34.03776)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.63 L · about $39.65
Round trip
$79.30
20.94 gal · 79.26 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between De Queen and Paragould. The current time is 07:06:47.

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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.