How far is Malvern, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Malvern, AR to Paragould, AR is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
198.7 mi
03h 08m
Flight
175.55 mi
282.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.55 mi
Kilometers
282.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.7 mi
Kilometers
319.77 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Malvern
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Malvern
98.6 mi
01h 34m
To Paragould
100.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3065 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

    2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Road

    1695 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 62%
Martin Luther King Road
44.8 mi · 23%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.29 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.58 mi
US 412
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

94.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 34m from Malvern
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern 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 Malvern to Paragould?

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Malvern and 100.1 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 175.55 mi (282.52 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.812905, 34.362261)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.54 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.09
14.02 gal · 53.08 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.55 $53.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.63 $32.42 $64.84
Diesel $5.42 $37.96 $75.92

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 Malvern and Paragould. The current time is 23:40:14.

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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.