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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard
6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard
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Continue on West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard
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Turn straight
2638 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
40.2 mi · 46 min
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
774 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
49.9 mi · 57 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
31.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Portia Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road
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Continue on West Main Street
26.8 mi · 33 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
1309 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn right onto Hayes Place
72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place
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Turn left onto Winchester
971 ft · 43 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 Fayetteville and Paragould.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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