How far is Paragould, AR from Oak Grove Heights, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Oak Grove Heights, AR is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.98 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.38 mi
7.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.38 mi
Kilometers
7.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.98 mi
Kilometers
8.01 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Oak Grove Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paragould
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lafe
AR

Human settlement in Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Paragould
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Oak Grove Heights
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paragould and Oak Grove Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Oak Grove Heights.

  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 · 12 sec · West Hunt Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and Oak Grove Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi · 5%
Winchester
0.18 mi · 4%
Hayes Place
0.04 mi · 1%
North 14th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

3.57 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafe
00h 04m from Paragould
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paragould and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Oak Grove Heights?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lafe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Paragould and 2.5 miles from Oak Grove Heights.

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

The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paragould and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Lafe

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

42 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

62 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

113 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Oak Grove Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.38 mi (7.05 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove Heights

Human settlement in Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates36.1209000, -90.5106600
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Oak Grove Heights (-90.51066, 36.1209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.66 L · about $0.64
Round trip
$1.29
0.34 gal · 1.32 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.64 $1.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.72 $1.45
Premium $4.63 $0.79 $1.57
Diesel $5.42 $0.92 $1.84

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 Oak Grove Heights. The current time is 20:29:48.

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.