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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1202 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Kings Highway
24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway
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Take the exit left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott
1552 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway
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Turn right onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn right
17 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East McKissack
7.2 mi · 11 min · East McKissack
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Turn left onto West Main Street
644 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
100 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
3 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherwood.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 247.92 mi (398.99 km).
#1 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Magnolia
City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 11,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.2670700, -93.2393300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-93.23933, 33.26707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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