Origin
Paragould, AR
Late night in Paragould on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paragould, AR to Arkadelphia, AR
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
219.6 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
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6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
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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Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paragould, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 219.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, I 30, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.7 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.16 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
109.8 miles from Paragould, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 219.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.7 miles on US 412.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 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 412 and I 30. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hayes Place.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 219.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hayes Place
At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Hunt Street
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North 14th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
8
154.3 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
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I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
7
214.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Spr...
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 Paragould, AR to Arkadelphia, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
154.3 mi in
|
~2h 48m
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via I 30; US 67
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 94.7 mi | 1h 38m |
| I 30 | 60.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 57 | 28.1 mi | 29m |
| West Kings Highway | 24.5 mi | 29m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| North 10th Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 94.7 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.
1
Start on Winchester
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Winchester
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft
·
15 sec
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Hayes Place
3
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hunt Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft
·
2 sec
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North 14th Street
5
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft
·
13 sec
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West Hunt Street
6
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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US 49; AR 1
7
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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West Court Street
8
Turn right onto US 412B
25 mi
·
29 min
·
West Kings Highway
9
Take the exit onto US 412
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US 412
10
Continue on I 57; US 167
28 mi
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29 min
·
I 57; US 167
11
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 40; US 167
12
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 30; US 70
36 mi
·
36 min
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I 30; US 70
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
16
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
7 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
17
Turn left onto AR 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
18
Continue on US 67; AR 7
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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North 10th Street
19
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Caddo Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
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 109.8 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.8 miles or 2h 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkadelphia, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paragould, 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 Paragould, AR
This is one driving day of about 219.6 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paragould, 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 412 for about 94.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.8 mi from Paragould, AR · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 109.8 miles from Paragould, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.7 miles.
Arriving in Arkadelphia, AR
The final approach into Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia, 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
$33.16 one way
$66.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.42 | $78.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.06 | $10.54 |
| Efficient EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.74 | $14.05 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Arkadelphia, AR
Late night in Arkadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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
3h 59m 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 Paragould, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 219.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, I 30, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.8 miles from Paragould, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.16 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 219.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Paragould, AR to Arkadelphia, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
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