Origin
Blytheville, AR
Night in Blytheville on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blytheville, AR
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Paragould, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Blytheville to Paragould, you are looking at a straightforward 48.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in an afternoon without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Highway 18 and US 412, making for a direct path between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two regional hubs efficiently, offering a simple travel experience for those moving across this part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | 21.3 mi | 27m |
| US 412 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| South Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| MO 108 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| AR 77 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| MO 164 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 10th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— 21.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on US 78; AR 18
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on US 78; AR 18
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Highway 18
3
Turn right onto AR 119
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on AR 77
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 77
5
Continue on MO 108
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 108
6
Turn slight left
242 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn slight left onto MO 164
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 164
8
Turn left onto US 412
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 412
9
Turn right onto South 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 10th Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto West Court Street
464 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Court Street
11
Turn right onto North 12th Street
499 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 12th Street
12
Turn right onto Meriwether
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Meriwether
13
At end of road, turn right onto Winchester
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winchester
14
Arrive at destination
Winchester
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Blytheville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 48 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
South 10th Street
Turn right onto South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
6
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
West Court Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
North 12th Street
Turn right onto North 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Meriwether
Turn right onto Meriwether
Navigation decision point
6
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Winchester
At end of road, turn right onto Winchester
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Paragould, AR
Night in Paragould on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with approximately 87% of your time spent on main roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the pavement, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 21.3 miles along Highway 18. The transition from the highway onto South Main Street marks the final leg of your journey as you approach your destination. Because the route is largely dominated by highway travel, you can expect a consistent and predictable driving experience. It is a functional route that prioritizes direct transit over winding backroads, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
87% 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: 21.3 mi on Highway 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 18 and US 412. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 48 miles in near South 10th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Paragould, AR is easy. At 1h 8m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 48.3 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Highway 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 48 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 48.3 miles (North 12th 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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