How far is Monticello, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Monticello, AR to Paragould, AR is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
241.42 mi
03h 55m
Flight
183.18 mi
294.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.18 mi
Kilometers
294.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.42 mi
Kilometers
388.52 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 PM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-16T14:33
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Beebe
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Monticello
120.2 mi
01h 57m
To Paragould
121.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gaines Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    65 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West McCloy Avenue

    1516 ft · 32 sec · West McCloy Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hyatt Street

    44 m · 3 sec · North Hyatt Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    1851 ft · 31 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 51%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 20%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 10%
West Gaines Avenue
16.1 mi · 7%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beebe
01h 57m from Monticello
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Monticello and 121.2 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Beebe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

116 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 183.18 mi (294.8 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,185
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.7909600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gaines Avenue (-91.790961, 33.62899)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.25 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.53
17.04 gal · 64.5 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.27 $64.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.29 $72.57
Premium $4.63 $39.41 $78.81
Diesel $5.42 $46.14 $92.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Paragould. The current time is 14:33:41.

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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.