How far is Greenwood, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Greenwood, AR to Paragould, AR is about 280.2 miles (451 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
280.21 mi
04h 18m
Flight
225.07 mi
362.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.07 mi
Kilometers
362.22 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.21 mi
Kilometers
450.96 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T08:52
Arrive Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Greenwood
140.1 mi
02h 09m
To Paragould
140.2 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Greenwood and Paragould.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dora Road

    92 m · 9 sec · Dora Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  8. 8

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
126 mi · 45%
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 43%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
West Court Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 06m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 09m from Greenwood
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Paragould?

The road trip is about 280.2 miles (451 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Greenwood and 140.2 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 225.07 mi (362.22 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

Population9,396
Coordinates35.4500900, -94.4410500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Dora Road (-94.441129, 35.450216)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.43 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.91
19.78 gal · 74.86 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.45 $74.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.12 $84.24
Premium $4.63 $45.74 $91.48
Diesel $5.42 $53.55 $107.11

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 Greenwood and Paragould. The current time is 08:52:30.

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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.