How far is Paragould, AR from Russellville, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Russellville, AR is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
199.53 mi
03h 15m
Flight
157.49 mi
253.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.49 mi
Kilometers
253.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.53 mi
Kilometers
321.11 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Fri, May 1, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Fri, May 1, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-05-01T07:31
Arrive Russellville
Fri, May 1, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Paragould
99.3 mi
01h 37m
To Russellville
100.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 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

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
119 mi · 60%
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 38%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
AR 331
0.3 mi
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 37m from Paragould
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paragould and Chance Rain Showers near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Paragould and 100.2 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paragould and Chance Rain Showers near Russellville.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 157.49 mi (253.45 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.65 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.08 gal · 53.3 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.63 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $5.42 $38.12 $76.24

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Russellville. The current time is 07:31:29.

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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.