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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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 18m.
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 Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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Start on Dora Road
92 m · 9 sec · Dora Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
126.2 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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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
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 Greenwood 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vilonia.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 225.07 mi (362.22 km).
#1 Greenwood
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 9,396 |
| Coordinates | 35.4500900, -94.4410500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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