How far is Paragould, AR from Bryant, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Bryant, AR is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
171.26 mi
03h 09m
Flight
151.04 mi
243.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.04 mi
Kilometers
243.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.26 mi
Kilometers
275.62 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-18T21:53
Arrive Bryant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Bradford
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Paragould
85.6 mi
01h 34m
To Bryant
85.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 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

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 183: Bryant, Bauxite

    1217 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1459 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Commerce Street

    830 ft · 25 sec · Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Reynolds Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Reynolds Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Reynolds Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 87%
Texarkana
14.4 mi · 8%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
North Reynolds Road
1.88 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
I-30 Frontage Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 34m from Paragould
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paragould and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bryant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Paragould and 85.6 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paragould and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bryant.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 151.04 mi (243.08 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates34.5959300, -92.4890500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Bryant (-92.48905, 34.59593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.88 L · about $22.87
Round trip
$45.75
12.08 gal · 45.76 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.87 $45.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.72 $51.45
Premium $4.63 $27.94 $55.87
Diesel $5.42 $32.71 $65.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Bryant. The current time is 21:53:05.

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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.