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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.57 mi
03h 59m
Flight
196.99 mi
317.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.99 mi
Kilometers
317.02 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.57 mi
Kilometers
353.36 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Wed, Apr 15, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-15T02:22
Arrive Arkadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paragould
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
Garner
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Paragould
109.8 mi
01h 59m
To Arkadelphia
109.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester

    971 ft · 45 sec · Winchester

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 32 sec · West Hunt Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 14 sec · West Hunt Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1202 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    1238 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    41 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Valley Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Caddo Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 68%
Texarkana
60.2 mi · 27%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 2%
Valley Street
0.88 mi
West Court Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Continue straight

66.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 59m from Paragould
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

63 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Arkadelphia. Straight-line distance: 196.99 mi (317.02 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Arkadelphia

#2 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Arkadelphia (-93.05378, 34.12093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.33 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.70
15.5 gal · 58.66 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Arkadelphia. The current time is 02:22:41.

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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.