The drive from Clarksville, AR to Paragould, AR covers 224 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, I 40, Vilonia Bypass for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.7 miles on US 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.83 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
112 miles from Clarksville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 224 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 7m highway drive covering 224 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.7 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 198.4 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East
5
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
198.4 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
6
223.5 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
223.8 mi into trip|~4h 6m in|Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clarksville, AR to Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.
Walnut Ridge
198.4 mi in|~3h 34m|via US 412
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
94.7 mi
1h 39m
I 40
68.1 mi
1h 8m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
US 412
24.5 mi
30m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
East Oak Street
1.8 mi
3m
South Rogers Street
1.5 mi
2m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 94.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on AR 103
90 ft·9 sec·North College Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 64; AR 103
0.4 mi·40 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 103
1.5 mi·2 min·South Rogers Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 40 East
5
Merge onto I 40
68 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 64
7
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·8 sec
8
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
9
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
10
Continue on US 64
26 mi·32 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 64
95 mi·1 hr 39 min·US 64
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
13
Turn right onto US 412
24 mi·28 min·US 412
14
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Court Street
15
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 49; AR 1
16
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·10 sec·West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·1 sec·North 14th Street
18
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
19
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
20
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi·42 sec·Winchester
21
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 112 miles from Clarksville, AR, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.7 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 49 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
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 Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, AR
This is one driving day of about 224 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Clarksville, 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 64 for about 94.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112 mi from Clarksville, AR
· 2h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.83 one way
$67.66 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$37.14
$74.27
premium
$4.56
$40.21
$80.41
diesel
$5.61
$49.46
$98.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
EV Connect Charging Station
Newport, Arkansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Newport, Arkansas
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.52
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.36
$14.34
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Clarksville, AR
Late night
in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paragould, AR
Late night
in Paragould on Friday
Local time
2:51 AM
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
1 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
4h 7m 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 Clarksville, AR to Paragould, AR covers 224 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, I 40, Vilonia Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112 miles from Clarksville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.83 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 is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 198.4 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Clarksville, AR to Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
