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

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.74 mi
02h 49m
Flight
94.49 mi
152.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.74 mi
Kilometers
215.24 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Heber Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paragould
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Diaz
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Paragould
66.8 mi
01h 24m
To Heber Springs
66.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Heber 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

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    75 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 385: Judsonia

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on AR 385 North: Plainview, Heber Springs

    45 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cw Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cw Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Bypass Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Bypass Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Pangburn Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Pangburn Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
99.5 mi · 74%
Pangburn Road
9.38 mi · 7%
Main
3.66 mi · 3%
North Bypass Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Heber Spring Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Cw Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

75 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diaz
01h 24m from Paragould
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paragould and Sunny near Heber Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Diaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Paragould and 66.9 miles from Heber Springs.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paragould and Sunny near Heber Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Diaz

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

55 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 94.49 mi (152.06 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.44 $20.96 $41.92
Premium $4.83 $22.77 $45.55
Diesel $5.92 $27.93 $55.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Heber Springs. The current time is 16:24:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.