How far is Paragould, AR from Greenwood, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Greenwood, AR is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
280.3 mi
05h 02m
Flight
225.07 mi
362.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.07 mi
Kilometers
362.22 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.3 mi
Kilometers
451.1 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-19T10:17
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Paragould
140 mi
02h 31m
To Greenwood
140.2 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Dora, Fort Smith

    932 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dora Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dora Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dora Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
159 mi · 57%
West Kings Highway
119 mi · 43%
Dora Road
0.84 mi
West Court Street
0.39 mi
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi
Winchester
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 06m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 31m from Paragould
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Paragould and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140 miles from Paragould and 140.2 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Paragould and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 225.07 mi (362.22 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Greenwood

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

Population9,396
Coordinates35.4500900, -94.4410500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Greenwood (-94.44105, 35.45009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.44 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.91
19.78 gal · 74.88 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.45 $74.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.12 $84.24
Premium $4.63 $45.74 $91.48
Diesel $5.42 $53.55 $107.11

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 Greenwood. The current time is 10:17:16.

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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.