How far is Maumelle, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Maumelle, AR to Paragould, AR is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
163.13 mi
02h 36m
Flight
135.26 mi
217.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.26 mi
Kilometers
217.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.13 mi
Kilometers
262.54 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sun, May 17, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Maumelle
Sun, May 17, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maumelle
2026-05-17T18:46
Arrive Paragould
Sun, May 17, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maumelle
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
Bradford
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Maumelle
81.6 mi
01h 18m
To Paragould
81.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    51 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    1938 ft · 53 sec · Edgewood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Maumelle Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maumelle Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3191 ft · 1 min · State Highway 365

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maumelle 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 75%
State Highway 365
12.9 mi · 8%
Maumelle Boulevard
1.28 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
West Court Street
0.38 mi
Edgewood Drive
0.37 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 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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 18m from Maumelle
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maumelle and Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maumelle to Paragould?

The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Maumelle and 81.6 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maumelle and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 135.26 mi (217.68 km).

Maumelle

#1 Maumelle

City in Arkansas, United States

Population18,242
Coordinates34.8667600, -92.4043200
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.40444, 34.86658)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.63
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.81 $43.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.53 $49.06
Premium $4.63 $26.64 $53.28
Diesel $5.42 $31.19 $62.38

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Maumelle and Paragould. The current time is 18:46:18.

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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.