Connecting Batesville to Paragould, this 93.2-mile journey across Arkansas typically takes about 2 hours and 1 minute. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making this an affordable transit between the two southeastern Arkansas locations. The path relies heavily on infrastructure like I-57, Harrison Street, and US 412. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this route ensures you can plan your day with confidence and minimal logistical stress.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Batesville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
36.8 mi
39m
Harrison Street
25.6 mi
39m
US 412
24.5 mi
30m
West Main Street
1.3 mi
2m
AR 367
1.1 mi
1m
Bergen Lake Road
0.9 mi
1m
Air Base Road
0.9 mi
1m
Tucker Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 36.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on US 167; AR 25
50 ft·8 sec·South Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto AR 69
26 mi·39 min·Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto AR 18
0.9 mi·1 min·Bergen Lake Road
4
Continue on AR 17
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
5
Turn left onto AR 157
0.7 mi·1 min·Tucker Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
1.1 mi·1 min·AR 367
7
Turn left onto AR 18
0.9 mi·1 min·Air Base Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
9
Merge onto I 57
37 mi·39 min·I 57
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
11
Turn right onto US 412
24 mi·28 min·US 412
12
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Court Street
13
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 49; AR 1
14
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·10 sec·West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·1 sec·North 14th Street
16
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
17
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
18
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi·42 sec·Winchester
19
Arrive at destination
Winchester
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 93.2-mile stretch without needing scheduled rest stops, though it is always smart to ensure your tank is ready for the $14 fuel expense before you head out. Keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition from Harrison Street onto the highway system to ensure you maintain a steady pace. If you prefer a relaxed schedule, leaving in the mid-morning is a great way to avoid peak local traffic patterns. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before leaving Batesville, as the long, high-speed stretches on I-57 are the most demanding part of the drive.
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 46.6 miles from Batesville, AR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.8 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 39m
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 Batesville, 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 Batesville, AR
This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Batesville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 36.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 28.5 and 92.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
28.5 mi into trip|~44m in|AR 367
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
Navigation decision point
6
30.4 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
6
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
6
92.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
92.9 mi into trip|~2h in|Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.08 one way
$28.15 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.45
$30.90
premium
$4.56
$16.73
$33.46
diesel
$5.61
$20.58
$41.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.79
$4.47
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
EV Truck/SUV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.96
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Batesville, AR
Late night
in Batesville on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paragould, AR
Late night
in Paragould on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
2h 1m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of urban navigation and fast-paced travel, starting with local roads before transitioning to the efficiency of the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-57, where you will cover 36.8 miles of consistent driving. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the city streets of Batesville and merge onto the highway network. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary paths.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Harrison Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 28.5 miles in near AR 367.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.5 miles (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Batesville, AR to Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.
Walnut Ridge
67.5 mi in|~1h 28m|via US 412
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 36.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.5 miles (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paragould, AR before heading back.
