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Trip from Bella Vista, AR to Paragould, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 52m

Distance

277.9 mi

447 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 39m ★
6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bella Vista, AR

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city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States

Paragould, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Paragould, AR covers 277.9 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 62, West Robinson Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.8 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

139 miles from Bella Vista, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 52m. Total distance: 277.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Paragould, AR covers 277.9 miles and takes about 5h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 277.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.9 miles (US 412 / West Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 246.1 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
19.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 78 Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
5
26.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 412 / West Robinson Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 412 / West Robinson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
246.1 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in | US 412B / Portia Road

Turn left onto US 412B / Portia Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
277.4 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in | West Hunt Street

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
277.7 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in | Hayes Place

Turn right onto Hayes Place

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 62 128.8 mi 2h 36m
West Robinson Avenue 58.8 mi 1h 10m
West Main Street 26.8 mi 32m
US 71 13.5 mi 15m
US 65 12.4 mi 20m
T & C Boulevard 10.1 mi 11m
Main Street 5.9 mi 8m
Bella Vista Way 4.3 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 62 — 128.8 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista, AR and Paragould, AR.

1

Start on Hartsfield Lane

305 ft · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane
2

Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

205 ft · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive
3

Turn right onto Cooper Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cooper Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto AR 340

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard
5

Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

0.2 mi · 19 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way
6

Turn straight onto US 71

4.3 mi · 6 min · Bella Vista Way
7

Take the ramp onto US 71

14 mi · 15 min · US 71
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 78 Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
9

Turn left onto AR 264

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
10

Turn right onto US 71B

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Bloomington Street
11

Continue on US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road
12

Continue on US 71B

2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 412

154 ft · 3 sec · US 412
14

Continue on US 412

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 412
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 412

59 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue
16

Continue on US 62; US 412

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
18

Turn right onto US 65

12 mi · 20 min · US 65
19

Continue on US 62; US 412

31 mi · 35 min · US 62; US 412
20

Continue on US 62; US 412

16 mi · 18 min · US 62; US 412
21

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

50 mi · 56 min · US 62; US 412
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412

10 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard
23

Turn right onto US 63 BUS

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 63 BUS
24

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

32 mi · 45 min · US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto US 412B

3.9 mi · 5 min · Portia Road
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on US 412B

27 mi · 32 min · West Main Street
27

Turn left onto US 49Y

0.4 mi · 37 sec · West Court Street
28

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 49; AR 1
29

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

251 ft · 10 sec · West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Turn left onto North 14th Street

51 ft · 1 sec · North 14th Street
31

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
32

Turn right onto Hayes Place

237 ft · 15 sec · Hayes Place
33

Turn left onto Winchester

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Winchester
34

Arrive at destination

Winchester

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 61 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 139 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paragould, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bella Vista, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bella Vista, AR

This is one driving day of about 277.9 miles and 5h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Bella Vista, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 128.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139 mi from Bella Vista, AR · 2h 57m into the drive

Downtown Bull Shoals, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bull Shoals, AR

139 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Berryville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bull Shoals, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139 miles from Bella Vista, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.8 miles.

Arriving in Paragould, AR

The final approach into Paragould, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paragould, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 186.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704925441

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

2.8 mi

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ash Flat, Arkansas

2.9 mi

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.4

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 186.3

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704925441

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.4

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 232.8

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18709943490

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 232.8

Ash Flat, Arkansas

+19499452000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.97 one way

$83.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $46.07 $92.14
premium $4.56 $49.88 $99.76
diesel $5.61 $61.36 $122.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83.4 1 $29.18 $13.34
Efficient EV 69.5 0 $24.32 $11.12
EV Truck/SUV 111.2 1 $38.91 $17.79

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bella Vista, AR

Afternoon in Bella Vista on Friday

Local time

12:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paragould, AR

Afternoon in Paragould on Friday

Local time

12:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 52m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Paragould, AR covers 277.9 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 62, West Robinson Avenue, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 139 miles from Bella Vista, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 277.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.9 miles (US 412 / West Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 246.1 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bella Vista, AR to Paragould, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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