Origin
Blytheville, AR
Evening in Blytheville on Sunday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blytheville, AR
Jonathan Fuentes
Paragould, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 18, US 412, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Highway 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.4 miles from Blytheville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 48.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 18 and US 412. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.3 miles on Highway 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 18 and US 412. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 48 miles in near South 10th Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR is easy. At 1h 8m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 48.3 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
South 10th Street
Turn right onto South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
6
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
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West Court Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
48.3 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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North 12th Street
Turn right onto North 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
48.4 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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Meriwether
Turn right onto Meriwether
Navigation decision point
6
48.6 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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Winchester
At end of road, turn right onto Winchester
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | 21.3 mi | 27m |
| US 412 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| South Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| MO 108 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| AR 77 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| MO 164 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 10th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— 21.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on US 78; AR 18
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on US 78; AR 18
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Highway 18
3
Turn right onto AR 119
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on AR 77
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 77
5
Continue on MO 108
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 108
6
Turn slight left
242 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn slight left onto MO 164
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 164
8
Turn left onto US 412
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 412
9
Turn right onto South 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 10th Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto West Court Street
464 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Court Street
11
Turn right onto North 12th Street
499 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 12th Street
12
Turn right onto Meriwether
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Meriwether
13
At end of road, turn right onto Winchester
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winchester
14
Arrive at destination
Winchester
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.4 miles from Blytheville, AR, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 48.8 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.4 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Blytheville, 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 Blytheville, AR
This is one driving day of about 48.8 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blytheville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Highway 18 for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Blytheville, AR · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Blytheville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| premium | $4.61 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Paragould, AR
Evening in Paragould on Sunday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 18, US 412, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Blytheville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR is easy. At 1h 8m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 48 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 48.3 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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