How far is Paragould, AR from Newport, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Newport, AR is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
268.07 mi
05h 21m
Flight
220.33 mi
354.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.33 mi
Kilometers
354.59 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.07 mi
Kilometers
431.41 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Thu, Jun 11, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Thu, Jun 11, 3:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-06-11T04:21
Arrive Newport
Thu, Jun 11, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Holland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Paragould
134.1 mi
02h 40m
To Newport
134 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    10 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    1156 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Adams Avenue

    1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fairview Road Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Ouachita Road 67

    10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Ouachita Road 68

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ouachita Road 509

    1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ouachita Road 509

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 55%
US 167 South
56 mi · 21%
US 79
27.9 mi · 10%
I 30 West
14.9 mi · 6%
Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 4%
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 1%
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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
02h 40m from Paragould
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paragould and Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Paragould and 134 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.83 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paragould and Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

29 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Newport. Straight-line distance: 220.33 mi (354.59 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Newport

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,389
Coordinates33.4298400, -92.6951600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Newport (-92.69516, 33.42984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.81 L · about $35.83
Round trip
$71.65
18.92 gal · 71.62 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.83 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.29 $80.58
Premium $4.63 $43.75 $87.51
Diesel $5.42 $51.23 $102.45

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Newport. The current time is 04:21:12.

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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.