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

The driving distance from Prairie Grove, AR to Paragould, AR is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
312.02 mi
04h 53m
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
312.02 mi
Kilometers
502.15 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sat, Jul 18, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie Grove
Sun, Jul 19, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Grove
2026-07-18T18:57
Arrive Paragould
Sat, Jul 18, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Grove
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 Prairie Grove
155.9 mi
02h 26m
To Paragould
156.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Mock Drive

    36 m · 7 sec · West Mock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · North Mock Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 11 sec · South State Highway 265

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hogeye Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  15. 15

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 39%
I 40 East
114 mi · 37%
Phillips Street
33.1 mi · 11%
Hogeye Road
10.1 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.4 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 26m from Prairie Grove
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prairie Grove and Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 Prairie Grove and 156.1 miles from Paragould.

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 7:12 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 Sunny around Prairie Grove and Sunny near Paragould.

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 Prairie Grove and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 213.57 mi (343.7 km).

Prairie Grove

#1 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: West Mock Drive (-94.317701, 35.976092)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

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 12m
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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Grove and Paragould. The current time is 18:57:13.

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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.