How far is Paragould, AR from Blytheville, AR?
The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paragould and Blytheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Blytheville.
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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 · 13 sec · Hayes Place
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
1588 ft · 46 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
720 ft · 20 sec · North 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 7th Street
2033 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
13 mi · 15 min · West Kings Highway
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
87 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Highway 18
21.3 mi · 27 min · Highway 18
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and Blytheville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 18
Turn left onto Highway 18
21.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Paragould and Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Blytheville?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leachville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Paragould and 24.4 miles from Blytheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Paragould and Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.
Stop Ideas Near Leachville
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 Leachville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 33.58 mi (54.04 km).
#1 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
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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