The drive from Magnolia, AR to Paragould, AR covers 291.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 30, US 412 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.8 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.98 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
145.6 miles from Magnolia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 291.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 31m highway drive covering 291.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.8 miles on I 57.
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.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 122.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 291.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 141.1 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.7 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
141.1 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
142.7 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
6
265.6 mi into trip|~4h 58m 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
290.7 mi into trip|~5h 29m in|West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Magnolia, AR and Paragould, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Walnut Ridge.
Memphis
141.1 mi in|~2h 48m|via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
142.7 mi in|~2h 50m|via I 57; US 167
Walnut Ridge
265.6 mi in|~4h 58m|via US 412
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
122.8 mi
2h 7m
I 30
96.1 mi
1h 39m
US 412
24.5 mi
30m
US 371
17.9 mi
26m
Rosston Highway
15.8 mi
23m
North Vine Street
7.2 mi
10m
West Main Street
2.3 mi
4m
US 67
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 122.8 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on US 79B; AR 19
10 ft·7 sec·Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
326 ft·7 sec·East Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
415 ft·10 sec·West Main Street
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 371
7.2 mi·10 min·North Vine Street
6
Turn right onto US 371
18 mi·26 min·US 371
7
Turn right onto US 371
16 mi·23 min·Rosston Highway
8
Continue on US 371
1.2 mi·1 min·Rosston Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; US 371
0.4 mi·45 sec·West 1st Street South
10
Turn left onto US 371
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
12
Merge onto I 30
91 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 30
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
14
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
19
Turn right onto US 412
24 mi·28 min·US 412
20
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Court Street
21
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 49; AR 1
22
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·10 sec·West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·1 sec·North 14th Street
24
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
25
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
26
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi·42 sec·Winchester
27
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 145.6 miles from Magnolia, AR, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 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 64 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.6 miles or 2h 53m 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 30m
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 Magnolia, 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 Magnolia, AR
This is one driving day of about 291.2 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Magnolia, 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 I 57 for about 122.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.6 mi from Magnolia, AR
· 2h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 90.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.98 one way
$87.96 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$48.28
$96.55
premium
$4.56
$52.27
$104.53
diesel
$5.61
$64.29
$128.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.4
1
$30.58
$13.98
Efficient EV
72.8
0
$25.48
$11.65
EV Truck/SUV
116.5
1
$40.77
$18.64
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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
Magnolia, AR
Afternoon
in Magnolia on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paragould, AR
Afternoon
in Paragould on Friday
Local time
1:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 31m 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 Magnolia, AR to Paragould, AR covers 291.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 412. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.6 miles from Magnolia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.98 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 291.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 141.1 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.7 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Magnolia, AR and Paragould, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Walnut Ridge.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
