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Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Paragould, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

252.7 mi

407 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 10m ★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m

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

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Paragould, AR

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Trip Overview

This 252.7-mile journey from Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Paragould, Arkansas, is a straightforward drive primarily focused on highways. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 23 minutes on the road, making it a manageable one-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $38, which is quite reasonable for the distance. You'll be spending a significant 73% of your time on highways, so it's a route designed for making good time. Given its duration and highway-focused nature, this drive fits comfortably within a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop. The entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas.

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

126.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 62 128.8 mi 2h 36m
US 412 40.2 mi 46m
West Main Street 26.8 mi 32m
West Bowen Boulevard 12.5 mi 18m
US 65 12.4 mi 20m
T & C Boulevard 10.1 mi 11m
North Mission Boulevard 6.4 mi 11m
Main Street 5.9 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 62 — 128.8 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Paragould, AR.

1

Start on this road

79 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Center Street

147 ft · 8 sec · East Center Street
3

Turn right onto North College Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · North College Avenue
4

Turn right onto AR 45

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Lafayette Street
5

Turn left onto AR 45

6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard
6

Continue on AR 45

12 mi · 18 min · West Bowen Boulevard
7

Turn straight onto US 412B

0.5 mi · 53 sec · US 412B
8

Turn right onto US 412

40 mi · 46 min · US 412
9

Continue on US 62; US 412

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
11

Turn right onto US 65

12 mi · 20 min · US 65
12

Continue on US 62; US 412

31 mi · 35 min · US 62; US 412
13

Continue on US 62; US 412

16 mi · 18 min · US 62; US 412
14

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

50 mi · 56 min · US 62; US 412
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412

10 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard
16

Turn right onto US 63 BUS

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 63 BUS
17

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

32 mi · 45 min · US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto US 412B

3.9 mi · 5 min · Portia Road
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 412B

27 mi · 32 min · West Main Street
20

Turn left onto US 49Y

0.4 mi · 37 sec · West Court Street
21

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 49; AR 1
22

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

251 ft · 10 sec · West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto North 14th Street

51 ft · 1 sec · North 14th Street
24

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
25

Turn right onto Hayes Place

237 ft · 15 sec · Hayes Place
26

Turn left onto Winchester

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Winchester
27

Arrive at destination

Winchester

Trip Plan

For this one-day, 5-hour-and-23-minute drive, an early morning departure from Fayetteville is recommended to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. With a total distance of 252.7 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $38, planning one fuel stop midway should be sufficient, though it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 128.8 miles on US 62, so be prepared for sustained highway driving during that segment. Take advantage of the flexibility this single-day route offers by stopping for a break when you feel the need, rather than adhering to a rigid schedule.

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 126.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.8 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 56 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 126.3 miles or 2h 42m 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 22m

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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AR

This is one driving day of about 252.7 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Fayetteville, 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 62 for about 128.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bull Shoals, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bull Shoals, AR

126 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

Harrison, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bull Shoals, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.8 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 2h 41m in / 2h 42m to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+18704924420

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

1.4 mi

Chen's Garden

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

1.7 mi

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+18704924420

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Chen's Garden

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704246899

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18706273455

Visit website

O. M. Greek

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18707015207

Leo’s Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18707013412

Carol's Lakeview Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18702573595

Red E Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Ash Flat, Arkansas

+19499452000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 252.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Center Street

Turn left onto East Center Street

Navigation decision point

5
220.8 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in | US 412B / Portia Road

Turn left onto US 412B / Portia Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
252.2 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in | West Hunt Street

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
252.4 mi into trip | ~5h 22m in | Hayes Place

Turn right onto Hayes Place

Navigation decision point

5
252.5 mi into trip | ~5h 22m in | Winchester

Turn left onto Winchester

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.16 one way

$76.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $41.89 $83.79
premium $4.56 $45.36 $90.71
diesel $5.61 $55.79 $111.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.8 0 $26.53 $12.13
Efficient EV 63.2 0 $22.11 $10.11
EV Truck/SUV 101.1 1 $35.38 $16.17

Gas CO2

88 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, AR

Morning in Fayetteville on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paragould, AR

Morning in Paragould on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

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

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

5h 23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The road character for this trip is largely highway-focused, with 73% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 128.8 miles along US 62, which means extended periods of consistent driving. While the majority of the route is on main highways like US 62 and US 412, you'll also navigate through local roads like West Main Street as you enter your destination. This combination offers a balance between efficient travel and experiencing the transition into your destination city.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.8 mi on US 62.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.

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 5h 23m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.8 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 252.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Fayetteville, AR

Full guide →

Fayetteville is a city of 87,000 people (2018) in the Ozarks and the Ozarks Region of Arkansas. It is home for the main campus of the University of Arkansas, and has many characteristics of a college town, including many bars, restaurants and specialty stores. It serves as a regional hub for live music and performances, with several venues. Fayetteville is also part of the booming Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers-Bentonville metropolitan area in Northwest Arkansas, and has experienced dramatic growth since the 1990s. Fayetteville's core area of interest centers around the historic downtown square and Dickson Street, which runs between Highway 71B (also known as College Avenue) and the University of Arkansas campus, and is the "main drag" for restaurants and bars.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 252.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 128.8 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.8 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 252.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Paragould, AR before the return drive.

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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