How far is Paragould, AR from Prairie Grove, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312 mi
05h 42m
Flight
213.57 mi
343.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.57 mi
Kilometers
343.7 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
312 mi
Kilometers
502.11 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Grove
Sun, Jul 26, 7:02 PM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Mon, Jul 27, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-07-26T13:20
Arrive Prairie Grove
Sun, Jul 26, 7:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Paragould
155.9 mi
02h 51m
To Prairie Grove
156.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Prairie Grove.

  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

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · South Mock Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Mock Drive

    36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 47%
West Kings Highway
119 mi · 38%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 11%
Hogeye Road
5.87 mi · 2%
South Mock Street
0.56 mi
State Highway 170
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.4 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 51m from Paragould
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paragould and Sunny near Prairie Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Prairie Grove?

The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.9 miles from Paragould and 156.1 miles from Prairie Grove.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paragould and Sunny near Prairie Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 213.57 mi (343.7 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Prairie Grove

#2 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.68 L · about $41.69
Round trip
$83.39
22.02 gal · 83.36 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.69 $83.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.89 $93.78
Premium $4.63 $50.92 $101.84
Diesel $5.42 $59.62 $119.24

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Prairie Grove. The current time is 13:20:32.

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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.