How far is Paragould, AR from Mountain Home, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
114.28 mi
02h 15m
Flight
86.99 mi
139.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.99 mi
Kilometers
139.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.28 mi
Kilometers
183.92 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-19T04:39
Arrive Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Tuckerman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Paragould
57.1 mi
01h 07m
To Mountain Home
57.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Mountain Home.

  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

    9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
99.5 mi · 87%
North Bypass Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Cw Road
1.87 mi · 2%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
AR 385
0.26 mi
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerman
01h 07m from Paragould
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Paragould and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Mountain Home?

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Tuckerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Paragould and 57.2 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Paragould and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckerman

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

43 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 86.99 mi (139.99 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Mountain Home

#2 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Mountain Home (-91.80903, 35.38675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.27 L · about $15.26
Round trip
$30.52
8.06 gal · 30.54 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.26 $30.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.16 $34.33
Premium $4.63 $18.64 $37.28
Diesel $5.42 $21.82 $43.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Mountain Home. The current time is 04:39:19.

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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.