If you are planning a trip from Beebe to Paragould, expect a straightforward journey spanning 119.5 miles. You should budget approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes of driving time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, the trip remains budget-friendly for most travelers. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, US 412, and West Court Street to reach your destination. Since both locations reside within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will experience a consistent local landscape throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.8 miles from Beebe, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
92.1 mi
1h 36m
US 412
24.5 mi
30m
North Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
West Court Street
0.4 mi
<1m
US 67B
0.4 mi
<1m
West Hunt Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 49
0.2 mi
<1m
Winchester
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on East Center Street
107 ft·6 sec·East Center Street
2
Turn right onto I 57 Business; AR 31
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 67B
0.4 mi·46 sec·US 67B
4
Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167
92 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
6
Turn right onto US 412
24 mi·28 min·US 412
7
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Court Street
8
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 49; AR 1
9
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·10 sec·West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·1 sec·North 14th Street
11
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
12
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
13
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi·42 sec·Winchester
14
Arrive at destination
Winchester
Trip Plan
Since the trip is under two hours, you have the flexibility to leave at your convenience without needing an overnight stop. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid traveling during peak local traffic hours to ensure a smoother experience. Budgeting $16 for fuel is a safe baseline, but keeping a little extra in your pocket for local fluctuations is always a smart move. Because there are no designated stops on this 119.5-mile path, be sure to handle any necessary errands or fuel top-offs before you depart Beebe. Staying alert is essential, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be managing turns and intersections for the duration of your trip.
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 59.8 miles from Beebe, AR, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 26 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
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 Beebe, 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 Beebe, AR
This is one driving day of about 119.5 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Beebe, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 92.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 93.8 and 119.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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93.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
119 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
119.1 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|North 14th Street
Turn left onto North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
119.3 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
5
119.3 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|Winchester
Turn left onto Winchester
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.05 one way
$36.09 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.81
$39.62
premium
$4.56
$21.45
$42.90
diesel
$5.61
$26.38
$52.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.9
0
$12.55
$5.74
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.46
$4.78
EV Truck/SUV
47.8
0
$16.73
$7.65
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Beebe, AR
Night
in Beebe on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paragould, AR
Night
in Paragould on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bono, AR
60 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 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 12m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route features zero highway miles, your experience behind the wheel will be defined by navigating smaller roads and intersections. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the road requires constant attention and frequent adjustments. The lack of highway segments means you should expect a slower, more deliberate pace compared to cross-country travel. This journey is ideal if you prefer local scenery and active driving over the repetitive rhythm of a high-speed expressway.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.1 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 93.8 miles in near US 412.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 93.8 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Beebe, AR to Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.
Walnut Ridge
93.8 mi in|~1h 39m|via US 412
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 119.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 92.1 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 93.8 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paragould, AR before heading back.
