How far is Fayetteville, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Paragould, AR is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
312.32 mi
04h 50m
Flight
204.42 mi
328.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.42 mi
Kilometers
328.99 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.32 mi
Kilometers
502.63 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T11:27
Arrive Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville
126.2 mi
02h 25m
To Paragould
186.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    26.8 mi · 33 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Paragould.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 33%
T & C Boulevard
41.8 mi · 13%
West Main Street
26.8 mi · 9%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 4%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 2%
Portia Road
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Take the exit slight right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.9 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 25m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 126.2 miles from Fayetteville and 186.1 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.9 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.73 one way or $83.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Paragould.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 204.42 mi (328.99 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.72 L · about $41.73
Round trip
$83.47
22.04 gal · 83.44 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.73 $83.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.93 $93.87
Premium $4.63 $50.97 $101.94
Diesel $5.42 $59.67 $119.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Paragould. The current time is 11:27:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.