Drive or Fly: Paragould, AR to Beebe, AR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for JBR–LIT. At 119 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 12m

Distance

119.6 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

48 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 25m

12m in the air

Air Distance

103 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paragould, AR → JBR 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LIT → Beebe, AR 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Paragould, AR JBR — Jonesboro Municipal Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Beebe, AR LIT — Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JBR and LIT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 32m

2h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$24

CO2

7 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paragould, AR → Walnut Ridge Amtrak Station 39m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Little Rock Union Station → Beebe, AR 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Walnut Ridge Amtrak Station 26 mi, ~39m drive

To Little Rock Union Station 32 mi, ~48m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 1m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US1150s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paragould, AR → Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station) (JNB6) 28m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Searcy (Citgo) (SRY6) → Beebe, AR 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From JNB6 — Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station) 18 mi, ~28m drive

To SRY6 — Searcy (Citgo) 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 12m	3h 25m	4h 32m	3h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$24	$8
Carbon footprint	48 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Paragould, AR to Beebe, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.