How far is Paragould, AR from Arkadelphia, AR?
The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paragould and Arkadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Arkadelphia.
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Start on Winchester
971 ft · 45 sec · Winchester
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place
72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place
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Turn left onto West Hunt Street
1113 ft · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
77 m · 14 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn left
1202 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Kings Highway
24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway
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Take the exit left
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
66.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
36 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
1238 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Continue on North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Caddo Street
1022 ft · 17 sec · Caddo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caddo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and Arkadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Kings Highway
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66.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Paragould and Mostly Cloudy near Arkadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Arkadelphia?
The road trip is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Paragould and 109.8 miles from Arkadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Paragould and Mostly Cloudy near Arkadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
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 Garner.
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Arkadelphia. Straight-line distance: 196.99 mi (317.02 km).
#1 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arkadelphia
City in Arkansas
| Population | 10,628 |
| Coordinates | 34.1209300, -93.0537800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkadelphia (-93.05378, 34.12093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.01 | $66.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.84 | $71.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
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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