Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Paragould, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
252.7 mi
407 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
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6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paragould, AR
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Trip Overview
This 252.7-mile journey from Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Paragould, Arkansas, is a straightforward drive primarily focused on highways. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 23 minutes on the road, making it a manageable one-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $38, which is quite reasonable for the distance. You'll be spending a significant 73% of your time on highways, so it's a route designed for making good time. Given its duration and highway-focused nature, this drive fits comfortably within a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop. The entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas.
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
126.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The road character for this trip is largely highway-focused, with 73% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 128.8 miles along US 62, which means extended periods of consistent driving. While the majority of the route is on main highways like US 62 and US 412, you'll also navigate through local roads like West Main Street as you enter your destination. This combination offers a balance between efficient travel and experiencing the transition into your destination city.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 23m 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: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.8 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 252.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
220.8 mi into trip
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~4h 41m in
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US 412B / Portia Road
Turn left onto US 412B / Portia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
252.2 mi into trip
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~5h 21m in
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West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
252.4 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
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Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
5
252.5 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
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Winchester
Turn left onto Winchester
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 128.8 mi | 2h 36m |
| US 412 | 40.2 mi | 46m |
| West Main Street | 26.8 mi | 32m |
| West Bowen Boulevard | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| US 65 | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| T & C Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| North Mission Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 128.8 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
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11 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft
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8 sec
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East Center Street
3
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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North College Avenue
4
Turn right onto AR 45
0.4 mi
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1 min
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East Lafayette Street
5
Turn left onto AR 45
6.4 mi
·
11 min
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North Mission Boulevard
6
Continue on AR 45
12 mi
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18 min
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West Bowen Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto US 412B
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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US 412B
8
Turn right onto US 412
40 mi
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46 min
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US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi
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8 min
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Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
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22 sec
11
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi
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20 min
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US 65
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi
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35 min
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US 62; US 412
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi
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18 min
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US 62; US 412
14
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi
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56 min
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US 62; US 412
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi
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11 min
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T & C Boulevard
16
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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US 63 BUS
17
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
32 mi
·
45 min
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US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto US 412B
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Portia Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 412B
27 mi
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32 min
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West Main Street
20
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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West Court Street
21
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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US 49; AR 1
22
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft
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10 sec
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West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft
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1 sec
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North 14th Street
24
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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West Hunt Street
25
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft
·
15 sec
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Hayes Place
26
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Winchester
27
Arrive at destination
Winchester
Trip Plan
For this one-day, 5-hour-and-23-minute drive, an early morning departure from Fayetteville is recommended to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. With a total distance of 252.7 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $38, planning one fuel stop midway should be sufficient, though it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 128.8 miles on US 62, so be prepared for sustained highway driving during that segment. Take advantage of the flexibility this single-day route offers by stopping for a break when you feel the need, rather than adhering to a rigid schedule.
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 126.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 2h 42m 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.3 miles or 2h 42m 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 22m
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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AR
This is one driving day of about 252.7 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fayetteville, 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 126.3 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 126.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.16 one way
$76.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.89 | $83.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $45.36 | $90.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.79 | $111.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.53 | $12.13 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.11 | $10.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.38 | $16.17 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Paragould, AR
Late night in Paragould on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 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
4 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 23m 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 Fayetteville, AR to Paragould, AR covers 252.7 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, US 412, West 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 126.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.16 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 5h 23m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.8 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 252.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fayetteville, AR to Paragould, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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