How far is Paragould, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.96 mi
04h 49m
Flight
204.42 mi
328.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.42 mi
Kilometers
328.99 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.96 mi
Kilometers
502.05 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, May 1, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Fri, May 1, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-05-01T07:34
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, May 1, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
126.6 mi
02h 24m
To Fayetteville
185.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.2 mi · 47 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    18.9 mi · 30 min

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 1 min · North College Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 16%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
30.8 mi · 10%
West Kings Highway
26.8 mi · 9%
Portia Road
15.8 mi · 5%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

T & C Boulevard

Continue on T & C Boulevard

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.6 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 24m from Paragould
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paragould and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 126.6 miles from Paragould and 185.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.6 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paragould and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 204.42 mi (328.99 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.67 L · about $41.69
Round trip
$83.39
22.02 gal · 83.34 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.69 $83.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.89 $93.78
Premium $4.63 $50.92 $101.84
Diesel $5.42 $59.62 $119.24

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Fayetteville. The current time is 07:34:25.

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.