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Trip from Paragould, AR to Monticello, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

240.2 mi

387 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States

Paragould, AR

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city in and county seat of Drew County, Arkansas, United States

Monticello, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Paragould, AR to Monticello, AR covers 240.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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 530, 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 $36.28 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

120.1 miles from Paragould, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 240.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 24m highway drive covering 240.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and I 530. 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 19 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 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hayes Place.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~1m in | West Hunt Street

Turn left onto West Hunt Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 14th Street

At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street

Navigation decision point

6
154.3 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | I 530; US 65; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
198.1 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 44 Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 412 94.7 mi 1h 38m
I 530 43.9 mi 45m
I 57 28.1 mi 29m
West Kings Highway 24.5 mi 29m
Highway 530 22.9 mi 26m
US 425 15.8 mi 20m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
Highway 11 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 412 — 94.7 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and Monticello, 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

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 · 29 min · I 57; US 167
11

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · 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 left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

44 mi · 45 min · I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 52 sec
Exit 44 Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
15

Continue on AR 530

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 530
16

At end of road, turn left onto AR 11

2.0 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
17

Turn right onto US 425

16 mi · 20 min · US 425
18

Turn left onto US 278

0.7 mi · 58 sec · West Gaines Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

US 278; Hwy 83

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 120.1 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 2h 10m 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 53 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 120.1 miles or 2h 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 3h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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 240.2 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 120.1 mi from Paragould, AR · 2h 10m into the drive

city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, AR

120 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

Bono, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cabot, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.1 miles from Paragould, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.7 miles.

Arriving in Monticello, AR

The final approach into Monticello, 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 Monticello, AR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.6

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.7

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 68.6

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.28 one way

$72.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $39.82 $79.64
premium $4.56 $43.11 $86.23
diesel $5.61 $53.03 $106.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.1 0 $25.22 $11.53
Efficient EV 60.1 0 $21.02 $9.61
EV Truck/SUV 96.1 1 $33.63 $15.37

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Paragould, AR

Morning in Paragould on Friday

Local time

10:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monticello, AR

Morning in Monticello on Friday

Local time

10:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Jacksonville, AR

120 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 24m 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 Monticello, AR covers 240.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 412, I 530, 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 120.1 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 $36.28 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 4h 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 Monticello, 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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