The drive from Mountain Home, AR to Paragould, AR covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 412, AR 16 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.9 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.28 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.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Mountain Home, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 114.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 412. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.9 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 15 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 74.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 88.7 miles in near US 412.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 88.7 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.9 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.9 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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88.7 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
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113.9 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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113.9 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|North 14th Street
Turn left onto North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
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114.2 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
5
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Winchester
Turn left onto Winchester
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 Mountain Home, AR to Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.
Walnut Ridge
88.7 mi in|~1h 43m|via US 412
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
74.9 mi
1h 18m
US 412
24.5 mi
30m
AR 16
9 mi
15m
North Bypass Road
2.4 mi
4m
Cw Road
2.1 mi
3m
West Court Street
0.4 mi
<1m
West Hunt Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 49
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 74.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on AR 16
9.0 mi·15 min·AR 16
2
Turn left onto AR 13
2.4 mi·4 min·North Bypass Road
3
Continue on AR 13
2.1 mi·3 min·Cw Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
5
Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167
75 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
7
Turn right onto US 412
24 mi·28 min·US 412
8
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Court Street
9
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 49; AR 1
10
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·10 sec·West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·1 sec·North 14th Street
12
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
13
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
14
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi·42 sec·Winchester
15
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 57.2 miles from Mountain Home, AR, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.9 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
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 Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, AR
This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Mountain Home, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 74.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Mountain Home, AR
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.28 one way
$34.55 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.97
$37.93
premium
$4.56
$20.53
$41.07
diesel
$5.61
$25.26
$50.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$12.01
$5.49
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mountain Home, AR
Late night
in Mountain Home on Friday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paragould, AR
Late night
in Paragould on Friday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Newark, AR
57 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
2 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
2h 16m 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 Mountain Home, AR to Paragould, AR covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 412, AR 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Mountain Home, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.28 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 88.7 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.9 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.9 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Mountain Home, AR to Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.
