How far is Paragould, AR from Clarksville, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Clarksville, AR is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
223.72 mi
04h 06m
Flight
171.32 mi
275.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.32 mi
Kilometers
275.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.72 mi
Kilometers
360.05 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-16T16:12
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Garner
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Paragould
111.8 mi
02h 03m
To Clarksville
111.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 103, AR 21

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Rogers Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rogers Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2193 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
119 mi · 53%
US 64 West
101 mi · 45%
South Rogers Street
1.3 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.42 mi
West Court Street
0.39 mi
West Hunt Street
0.26 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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
02h 03m from Paragould
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paragould and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Paragould and 111.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paragould and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

63 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 171.32 mi (275.72 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Clarksville (-93.46657, 35.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.88 L · about $29.88
Round trip
$59.76
15.78 gal · 59.76 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.88 $59.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.60 $67.21
Premium $4.63 $36.49 $72.98
Diesel $5.42 $42.72 $85.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Clarksville. The current time is 16:12:05.

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.