How far is El Dorado, AR from Paragould, AR?
The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Paragould, AR is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.4 miles (374 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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 04h 32m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado and Paragould.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Paragould.
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Start on Barton Street
21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn left onto South West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto North Calion Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road
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Continue on Calion Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 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 El Dorado 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado 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 El Dorado to Paragould?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.4 miles from El Dorado and 138.3 miles from Paragould.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.4 miles (374 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Mostly Sunny near Paragould.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
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 Holland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 232.36 mi (373.95 km).
#1 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.97 | $81.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.49 | $88.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.09 | $104.18 |
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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