How far is Russellville, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Paragould, AR is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
199.22 mi
03h 13m
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
199.22 mi
Kilometers
320.62 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Paragould
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Russellville
99.3 mi
01h 36m
To Paragould
99.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Russellville and Paragould.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 10 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  10. 10

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  12. 12

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
121 mi · 61%
I-40
42.4 mi · 21%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 36m from Russellville
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russellville 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 Russellville to Paragould?

The road trip is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 Russellville and 99.9 miles from Paragould.

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 41.7 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Russellville and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 157.49 mi (253.45 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.61 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.06 gal · 53.22 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.62 $53.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.63 $32.51 $65.03
Diesel $5.42 $38.07 $76.13

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 Russellville and Paragould. The current time is 04:01:54.

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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.