How far is Paragould, AR from Helena-West Helena, AR?
The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Helena-West Helena, AR is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paragould and Helena-West Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Helena-West Helena.
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Start on Winchester
971 ft · 45 sec · Winchester
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place
72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place
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Turn left onto West Hunt Street
1113 ft · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
77 m · 14 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Stadium Boulevard
7.3 mi · 11 min · Stadium Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
32.7 mi · 49 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Falls Boulevard
50.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Falls Boulevard
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto Plaza Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
145 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Richmond Drive
1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Porter Street
2428 ft · 48 sec · Porter Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Street
121 m · 11 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn right onto Perry Street
112 m · 18 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
11 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and Helena-West Helena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Falls Boulevard
Turn right onto North Falls Boulevard
50.1 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paragould and Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Helena-West Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Helena-West Helena?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Wynne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Paragould and 62.1 miles from Helena-West Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paragould and Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Helena-West Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Wynne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wynne.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Helena-West Helena. Straight-line distance: 105.79 mi (170.26 km).
#1 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena-West Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 10,032 |
| Coordinates | 34.5291000, -90.5900000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helena-West Helena (-90.59, 34.5291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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