How far is Pea Ridge, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, AR to Paragould, AR is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
179.48 mi
03h 42m
Flight
155.16 mi
249.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.16 mi
Kilometers
249.7 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.48 mi
Kilometers
288.85 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-04-19T06:07
Arrive Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
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
Haynes
AR

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

From Pea Ridge
92.4 mi
01h 51m
To Paragould
87.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and Paragould.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    731 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    24.8 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    1205 ft · 20 sec · South Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Whitehead Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · North Whitehead Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Whitehead Street

    31.8 mi · 47 min · North Whitehead Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    50.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Whitehead Street
103 mi · 57%
North Whitehead Drive
1.97 mi · 1%
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi
South Jackson Street
0.23 mi
Winchester
0.18 mi
Hayes Place
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Whitehead Street

Continue straight

56.1 mi · 01h 24m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
155.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haynes
01h 51m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pea Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pea Ridge to Paragould?

The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Haynes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Pea Ridge and 87.1 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Pea Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Haynes

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

72 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 155.16 mi (249.7 km).

Pea Ridge

#1 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,452
Coordinates33.9206600, -91.3367900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 1 (-91.336706, 33.92082)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.97 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.94
12.66 gal · 47.94 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.97 $47.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.96 $53.92
Premium $4.63 $29.28 $58.55
Diesel $5.42 $34.28 $68.55

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 Pea Ridge and Paragould. The current time is 06:07:36.

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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.