How far is Harrison, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Harrison, AR to Paragould, AR is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.58 mi
03h 35m
Flight
146.12 mi
235.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.12 mi
Kilometers
235.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.58 mi
Kilometers
287.4 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Salem
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Harrison
89.6 mi
01h 47m
To Paragould
89 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    2111 ft · 36 sec · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    114 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    26.8 mi · 33 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    3224 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    152 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Meriwether

    1118 ft · 51 sec · Meriwether

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester

    641 ft · 28 sec · Winchester

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Central Avenue
103 mi · 58%
T & C Boulevard
42.4 mi · 24%
West Main Street
26.8 mi · 15%
Portia Road
3.88 mi · 2%
West Court Street
0.61 mi
Meriwether
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

East Central Avenue

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
01h 47m from Harrison
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to Paragould?

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Harrison and 89 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrison and Mostly Sunny near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 146.12 mi (235.16 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: West Stephenson Avenue (-93.10768, 36.229797)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.63 $29.14 $58.28
Diesel $5.42 $34.11 $68.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Paragould. The current time is 02:22:17.

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.