How far is Texarkana, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Paragould, AR is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.3 miles (435 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
295.67 mi
04h 31m
Flight
270.3 mi
435 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.3 mi
Kilometers
435 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.67 mi
Kilometers
475.84 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Fri, May 1, 1:27 PM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Fri, May 1, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-05-01T08:55
Arrive Paragould
Fri, May 1, 1:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texarkana
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
Sherwood
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Texarkana
147.1 mi
02h 15m
To Paragould
148.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 20th Street

    55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Avenue

    1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    957 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Loop

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
138 mi · 47%
Saint Louis
123 mi · 42%
North Loop
2.94 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

134 mi · 02h 16m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
270.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
02h 15m from Texarkana
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Texarkana and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Texarkana and 148.6 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 270.3 miles (435 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.50 one way or $79.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Texarkana and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

9 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

109 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 270.3 mi (435 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.49 L · about $39.50
Round trip
$79.00
20.86 gal · 78.98 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.50 $79.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.42 $88.84
Premium $4.63 $48.24 $96.48
Diesel $5.42 $56.48 $112.96

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Texarkana and Paragould. The current time is 08:55:18.

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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.