How far is Morrilton, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Paragould, AR is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
173.82 mi
02h 57m
Flight
140.93 mi
226.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.93 mi
Kilometers
226.8 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.82 mi
Kilometers
279.73 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-04-14T23:03
Arrive Paragould
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Morrilton
87.7 mi
01h 28m
To Paragould
86.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  11. 11

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  13. 13

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrilton 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 69%
North Oak Street
21 mi · 12%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
South Division Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 28m from Morrilton
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrilton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Morrilton and 86.1 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morrilton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 140.93 mi (226.8 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: South Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.43
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.21 $46.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.11 $52.22
Premium $4.63 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $5.42 $33.19 $66.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and Paragould. The current time is 23:03:30.

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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.