How far is Paragould, AR from West Memphis, AR?
The driving distance from Paragould, AR to West Memphis, AR is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paragould and West Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and West Memphis.
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Start on Winchester
971 ft · 45 sec · Winchester
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place
72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place
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Turn left onto West Hunt Street
1113 ft · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
77 m · 14 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Craighead 912 Rd
1053 ft · 29 sec · Craighead 912 Rd
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Turn right onto Craighead 901 Rd
1.2 mi · 3 min · Craighead 901 Rd
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Continue on Kathleen Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Kathleen Street
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Turn sharp left onto Pacific Road
3070 ft · 2 min · Pacific Road
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Blues Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 77
922 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto West Service Road
154 m · 12 sec · West Service Road
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Missouri Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard
27 m · 4 sec · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn right
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and West Memphis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
37.9 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paragould and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paragould to West Memphis?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Trumann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Paragould and 39.1 miles from West Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paragould and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Trumann
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and West Memphis. Straight-line distance: 65.41 mi (105.27 km).
#1 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Memphis
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 24,158 |
| Coordinates | 35.1464800, -90.1845400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Memphis (-90.18454, 35.14648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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