Origin
El Dorado, AR
Evening in El Dorado on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Dorado, AR to Paragould, AR
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
272.7 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Dorado, AR
Juan Felipe Ramírez
Paragould, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
The drive from El Dorado, AR to Paragould, AR covers 272.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Hillsboro Street, South West Avenue, North Calion Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.69 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
136.3 miles from El Dorado, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 272.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Hillsboro Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Dorado, AR to Paragould, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hillsboro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South West Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Calion Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Calion Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 530 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Hillsboro Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on Barton Street
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
Barton Street
2
Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Hillsboro Street
3
Turn left onto South West Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South West Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Calion Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Calion Road
5
Continue on Calion Highway
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Calion Highway
6
Merge slight left onto Lee Street
36 mi
·
43 min
·
Lee Street
7
Turn left
36 mi
·
44 min
8
Continue on Sheridan Bypass
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Sheridan Bypass
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
11
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Saint Louis
12
Continue straight
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
13
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
15
Turn right
24 mi
·
28 min
16
Turn left onto West Court Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Court Street
17
Turn left onto North 12th Street
499 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 12th Street
18
Turn right onto Meriwether
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Meriwether
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winchester
20
Arrive at your destination
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 136.3 miles from El Dorado, AR, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.3 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
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 El Dorado, 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 El Dorado, AR
This is one driving day of about 272.7 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from El Dorado, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.3 mi from El Dorado, AR · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.3 miles from El Dorado, 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
$41.69 one way
$83.38 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $45.73 | $91.45 |
| premium | $4.61 | $49.49 | $98.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.58 | $121.17 |
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: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.63 | $13.09 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.86 | $10.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.1 | 1 | $38.18 | $17.45 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Paragould, AR
Evening in Paragould on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
136 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 32m 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 El Dorado, AR to Paragould, AR covers 272.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Hillsboro Street, South West Avenue, North Calion Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.3 miles from El Dorado, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.69 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 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Dorado, AR to Paragould, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from El Dorado, AR to Paragould, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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