How far is Paragould, AR from Cave Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Cave Springs, AR is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
263.62 mi
05h 35m
Flight
208.79 mi
336.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.79 mi
Kilometers
336.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.62 mi
Kilometers
424.25 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Cave Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
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

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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Paragould
131.7 mi
02h 47m
To Cave Springs
131.9 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Cave Springs.

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Monroe Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on East Lowell Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Lowell Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1426 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 7 sec · Midway Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 19%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
33.8 mi · 13%
West Kings Highway
26.8 mi · 10%
Portia Road
15.8 mi · 6%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
West Monroe Avenue
3.71 mi · 1%
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
208.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 47m from Paragould
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paragould and Partly Sunny near Cave Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Cave Springs?

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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 131.7 miles from Paragould and 131.9 miles from Cave Springs.

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

The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paragould and Partly Sunny near Cave Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Cave Springs. Straight-line distance: 208.79 mi (336.02 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Cave Springs

#2 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Cave Springs (-94.23187, 36.26341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.21 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.6 gal · 70.42 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.61 $79.22
Premium $4.63 $43.01 $86.03
Diesel $5.42 $50.36 $100.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Cave Springs. The current time is 23:14:02.

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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.