How far is Paragould, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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
281.15 mi
05h 34m
Flight
212.24 mi
341.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.24 mi
Kilometers
341.56 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.15 mi
Kilometers
452.46 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Wed, Apr 29, 12:52 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Wed, Apr 29, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-29T07:18
Arrive Bella Vista
Wed, Apr 29, 12:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gassville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Paragould
139.2 mi
02h 47m
To Bella Vista
142 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Bella Vista.

  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 · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    26.8 mi · 33 min · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    33.4 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    133 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    126 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1277 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 55 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and Bella Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 18%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
33.8 mi · 12%
West Kings Highway
26.8 mi · 10%
West Monroe Avenue
18.8 mi · 7%
Portia Road
15.8 mi · 6%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

58.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
212.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassville
02h 47m from Paragould
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paragould and Partly Sunny near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Gassville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Paragould and 142 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.57 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paragould and Partly Sunny near Bella Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 212.24 mi (341.56 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.55 L · about $37.57
Round trip
$75.13
19.84 gal · 75.1 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.57 $75.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.25 $84.50
Premium $4.63 $45.88 $91.76
Diesel $5.42 $53.72 $107.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Bella Vista. The current time is 07:18:02.

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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.