How far is Newport, AR from Paragould, AR?
The driving distance from Newport, AR to Paragould, AR is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Paragould.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Paragould.
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Start on Ouachita Road 509
1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509
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Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68
1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68
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Turn straight onto Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67
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Continue on Fairview Road Southeast
1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Take the exit right
1421 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
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Continue on Washington Street
30.5 mi · 35 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
1309 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn right onto Hayes Place
72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place
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Turn left onto Winchester
971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Paragould.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Newport and Sunny near Paragould.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Paragould?
The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Newport and 136.1 miles from Paragould.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Paragould.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holland.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 220.33 mi (354.59 km).
#1 Newport
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,389 |
| Coordinates | 33.4298400, -92.6951600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.50 | $81.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.98 | $87.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.50 | $102.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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