How far is Paragould, AR from Magnolia, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Magnolia, AR is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (399 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
291.33 mi
05h 31m
Flight
247.92 mi
398.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.92 mi
Kilometers
398.99 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.33 mi
Kilometers
468.85 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Wed, May 6, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Thu, May 7, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-05-06T18:09
Arrive Magnolia
Wed, May 6, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 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
Sherwood
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Paragould
145.7 mi
02h 45m
To Magnolia
145.6 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Delight Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East McKissack

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East McKissack

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    100 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 51%
Texarkana
91.7 mi · 31%
East McKissack
7.19 mi · 2%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 1%
West 1st Street South
0.42 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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
02h 45m from Paragould
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Paragould and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.7 miles from Paragould and 145.6 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (399 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.93 one way or $77.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paragould and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Magnolia.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

9 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

109 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 247.92 mi (398.99 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Magnolia

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Magnolia (-93.23933, 33.26707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.91 L · about $38.93
Round trip
$77.86
20.56 gal · 77.82 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.93 $77.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.78 $87.57
Premium $4.63 $47.54 $95.09
Diesel $5.42 $55.67 $111.33

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Magnolia. The current time is 18:09:34.

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.