How far is Pocahontas, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Pocahontas, AR to Paragould, AR is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.03 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.93 mi
48.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.42 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Pocahontas
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocahontas
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive Paragould
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocahontas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Walnut Ridge
AR

City in Arkansas

From Pocahontas
20.1 mi
00h 25m
To Paragould
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    655 ft · 13 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Street
0.98 mi · 2%
West Court Street
0.38 mi · 1%
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Winchester
0.18 mi
Hayes Place
0.04 mi
North 14th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.5 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut Ridge
00h 25m from Pocahontas
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pocahontas and Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Walnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Pocahontas and 19.9 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocahontas and Sunny near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Walnut Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

91 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocahontas and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 29.93 mi (48.17 km).

Pocahontas

#1 Pocahontas

City in Arkansas

Population6,767
Coordinates36.2614600, -90.9712300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Street (-90.971208, 36.26149)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $4.63 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $5.42 $7.64 $15.27

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocahontas and Paragould. The current time is 22:13:29.

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.