How far is Marion, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Marion, AR to Paragould, AR is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.87 mi
01h 20m
Flight
60.7 mi
97.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.7 mi
Kilometers
97.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.87 mi
Kilometers
115.66 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Trumann
AR

City in Arkansas

From Marion
37.2 mi
00h 40m
To Paragould
34.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 Marion and Paragould.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Military Road

    2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Military Road

    60 m · 4 sec · East Military Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I-55 Service Road

    1182 ft · 28 sec · I-55 Service Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I-55 North

    587 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blues Highway

    12.2 mi · 12 min · Blues Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 555, AR 77, US 63: Turrell, Marked Tree, Jonesboro

    2450 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.1 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Nettleton Avenue

    1445 ft · 29 sec · East Nettleton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Industrial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Kathleen Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Kathleen Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Craighead 901 Rd

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Craighead 901 Rd

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Craighead 912 Rd

    1053 ft · 30 sec · Craighead 912 Rd

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    9.7 mi · 15 min · East Johnson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 13 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 Marion and Paragould.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 555
40.6 mi · 56%
East Johnson Avenue
15.4 mi · 21%
Blues Highway
12.2 mi · 17%
Kathleen Street
2.33 mi · 3%
Craighead 901 Rd
1.19 mi · 2%
Industrial Drive
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 555

Merge slight left

39.1 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumann
00h 40m from Marion
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Paragould?

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Marion and 34.7 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Trumann

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

60 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

73 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.69 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Mound City Road (-90.196477, 35.214448)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.24
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.62 $19.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.82 $21.64
Premium $4.63 $11.75 $23.50
Diesel $5.42 $13.75 $27.51

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 Marion and Paragould. The current time is 06:37:36.

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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.