How far is Paragould, AR from Morrilton, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Morrilton, AR is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
173.84 mi
03h 18m
Flight
140.93 mi
226.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.93 mi
Kilometers
226.8 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.84 mi
Kilometers
279.77 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrilton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Wed, Apr 15, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-15T00:44
Arrive Morrilton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Paragould
86.9 mi
01h 39m
To Morrilton
87 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 92 North: Plumerville

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Springfield Drive

    1241 ft · 25 sec · South Springfield Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Moose Street

    626 ft · 27 sec · South Moose Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moose Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
119 mi · 69%
US 64 West
47 mi · 27%
West Main Street
4.44 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
1.43 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
AR 92 North
0.29 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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 39m from Paragould
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paragould and Partly Cloudy near Morrilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Paragould and 87 miles from Morrilton.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paragould and Partly Cloudy near Morrilton.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Morrilton. Straight-line distance: 140.93 mi (226.8 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.43
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.21 $46.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.11 $52.22
Premium $4.63 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $5.42 $33.19 $66.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Morrilton. The current time is 00:44:26.

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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.