How far is Paragould, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
271.94 mi
05h 24m
Flight
208.02 mi
334.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.02 mi
Kilometers
334.77 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.94 mi
Kilometers
437.65 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 29, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Wed, Apr 29, 6:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-29T07:17
Arrive Bentonville
Wed, Apr 29, 12:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Paragould
134.5 mi
02h 42m
To Bentonville
137.4 mi
02h 42m

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 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 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%
Portia Road
15.8 mi · 6%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 3%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
208 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 42m from Paragould
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paragould and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Paragould and 137.4 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 208 miles (334.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 208.02 mi (334.77 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.32 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.63
19.18 gal · 72.64 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.32 $72.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.84 $81.69
Premium $4.63 $44.35 $88.71
Diesel $5.42 $51.93 $103.86

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 Bentonville. The current time is 07:17:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.