Origin
Paragould, AR
Late night in Paragould on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Paragould, AR to Centerton, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 45m
Distance
272 mi
438 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
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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Centerton, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paragould, AR to Centerton, AR covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, US 62, T & C Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.08 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 miles from Paragould, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 272 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Paragould, AR to Centerton, AR covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 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 61.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hayes Place.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 272 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 23 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
|
~1m in
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North 14th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
6
251.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m in
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US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
264.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bentonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bentonville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 61.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 62 | 53.3 mi | 1h 9m |
| T & C Boulevard | 49.9 mi | 56m |
| US 63 | 33.4 mi | 47m |
| West Kings Highway | 26.8 mi | 32m |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| I 49 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Shied-Hopper Bypass | 5.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and Centerton, AR.
1
Start on Winchester
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Winchester
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
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
·
North 14th Street
5
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Hunt Street
6
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 49; AR 1
7
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Court Street
8
Turn right onto US 412B
27 mi
·
32 min
·
West Kings Highway
9
Continue on US 412B
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Portia Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 412
33 mi
·
47 min
·
US 63; US 412
11
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 412
12
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 62; US 412
14
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
15
Take the exit
365 ft
·
10 sec
16
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 412; AR 175
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
18
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
19
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
20
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
21
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 62; US 412
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
23
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
24
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62; US 412
25
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 412
59 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 412
Use the left lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
29
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
30
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Monroe Avenue
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
32
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Bentonville, Rogers
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Bentonville
35
Turn straight onto AR 12
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Walton Boulevard
36
Continue on South Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Walton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn left onto AR 102
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 14th Street
38
Continue on AR 102
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Centerton Boulevard
39
Turn right onto AR 102B
492 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
40
Turn left onto West Spring Street
91 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Spring Street
41
Arrive at destination
West Spring Street
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 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 60 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136 miles or 2h 50m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerton, 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 272 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136 mi from Paragould, AR · 2h 50m 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136 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 61.8 miles.
Arriving in Centerton, AR
The final approach into Centerton, 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 Centerton, 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
$41.08 one way
$82.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.05 | $120.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.56 | $13.06 |
| Efficient EV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.08 | $17.41 |
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
Centerton, AR
Late night in Centerton on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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
5h 45m 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 Paragould, AR to Centerton, AR covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, US 62, T & C Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136 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 $41.08 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 demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 272 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
The route from Paragould, AR to Centerton, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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