How far is Jonesboro, AR from Paragould, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Paragould, AR is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Paragould.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Paragould.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1178 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Johnson Avenue
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Turn left onto Red Wolf Boulevard
820 ft · 14 sec · Red Wolf Boulevard
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Continue on East Johnson Avenue
12.7 mi · 19 min · East Johnson Avenue
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 9 min
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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 Jonesboro and Paragould.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Johnson Avenue
Continue on East Johnson Avenue
12.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Paragould.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Paragould?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Jonesboro and 10.7 miles from Paragould.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Paragould.
Stop Ideas Near Brookland
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 Brookland.
Walnut Ridge
Poplar Bluff
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 18.89 mi (30.4 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
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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