Origin
Paragould, AR
Afternoon in Paragould on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paragould, AR to Springdale, AR
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
255.4 mi
411 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
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6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 52m
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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Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paragould, AR to Springdale, AR covers 255.4 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hayes Place, West Hunt Street, North 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.04 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
127.7 miles from Paragould, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 255.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hayes Place is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paragould, AR to Springdale, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hunt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| T & C Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shield-Hopper Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hayes Place
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on Winchester
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Winchester
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hayes Place
3
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hunt Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 14th Street
5
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Hunt Street
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Turn right onto West Court Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Court Street
8
Turn right onto West Kings Highway
27 mi
·
32 min
·
West Kings Highway
9
Continue on Portia Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Portia Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right
33 mi
·
47 min
11
Turn right
436 ft
·
6 sec
12
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
413 ft
·
14 sec
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
15
Take the exit slight right
364 ft
·
10 sec
16
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
17
Continue on T & C Boulevard
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
331 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
19
Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
20
Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
21
Turn right
23 mi
·
25 min
22
At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi
·
11 min
23
Take the exit slight right
5.0 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi
·
8 min
25
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
26
Turn left
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
27
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Butterfield Coach Road
28
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Emma Avenue
29
Turn right onto North Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Commercial Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 127.7 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.7 miles or 2h 29m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, 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 255.4 miles and 4h 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.7 mi from Paragould, AR · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 127.7 miles from Paragould, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springdale, AR
The final approach into Springdale, 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 Springdale, 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
$39.04 one way
$78.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $42.82 | $85.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $46.35 | $92.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.74 | $113.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.82 | $12.26 |
| Efficient EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.35 | $10.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.2 | 1 | $35.76 | $16.35 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
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
14 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 59m 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 Springdale, AR covers 255.4 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hayes Place, West Hunt Street, North 14th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.7 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 $39.04 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 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paragould, AR to Springdale, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paragould, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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