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Trip from North Little Rock, 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

2h 44m

Distance

150.7 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States

Paragould, AR

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Trip Overview

This 150.7-mile journey from North Little Rock, AR, to Paragould, AR, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. The route is almost entirely highway, with a projected fuel cost of around $23. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward path, it's an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region throughout your drive. The focus is on efficient travel, making it a practical option for getting between these two Arkansas cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.3 miles from North Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 122.8 mi 2h 7m
US 412 24.5 mi 30m
I 40 1.1 mi 1m
West Court Street 0.4 mi <1m
East 19th Street 0.3 mi <1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.3 mi <1m
West Hunt Street 0.3 mi <1m
US 49 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 122.8 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Paragould, AR.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto East 19th Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East 19th Street
3

Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
5

Merge onto I 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 40
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
7

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

94 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
9

Turn right onto US 412

24 mi · 28 min · US 412
10

Turn left onto US 49Y

0.4 mi · 37 sec · West Court Street
11

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 49; AR 1
12

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

251 ft · 10 sec · West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto North 14th Street

51 ft · 1 sec · North 14th Street
14

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
15

Turn right onto Hayes Place

237 ft · 15 sec · Hayes Place
16

Turn left onto Winchester

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Winchester
17

Arrive at destination

Winchester

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under three hours, this route offers excellent flexibility for a day trip. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or for a relaxed return. You'll encounter only one recommended stop along the way, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, especially before embarking on the 122.8-mile stretch on I-57. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is advisable, as the majority of the drive is on high-speed interstates where fuel stops can be spaced further apart.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.3 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 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 33 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.3 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

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 North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock, AR

This is one driving day of about 150.7 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from North Little Rock, 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 I 57 for about 122.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Independence County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newark, AR

75 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

Beebe, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newark, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.8 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

2.9 mi

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 86.1

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 86.1

Newport, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 150.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis
6
125 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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
150.2 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | West Hunt Street

Turn right onto West Hunt Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
150.4 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | Hayes Place

Turn right onto Hayes Place

Navigation decision point

5
150.5 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | Winchester

Turn left onto Winchester

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.76 one way

$45.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $24.98 $49.97
premium $4.56 $27.05 $54.10
diesel $5.61 $33.27 $66.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.2 0 $15.82 $7.23
Efficient EV 37.7 0 $13.19 $6.03
EV Truck/SUV 60.3 0 $21.10 $9.64

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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

North Little Rock, AR

Night in North Little Rock on Saturday

Local time

11:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paragould, AR

Night in Paragould on Saturday

Local time

11:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Newark, AR

75 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

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

2h 44m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for 99% of this trip, primarily utilizing I-57 and US-412. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 122.8 miles on I-57, meaning you'll have long periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a route designed for covering ground efficiently rather than for winding scenic exploration. The character of the drive will likely remain consistent, emphasizing straightforward travel on well-maintained highways.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.8 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near I 57; US 167.

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 2h 44m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 North Little Rock, AR to Paragould, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Walnut Ridge along the way.

Walnut Ridge

125 mi in | ~2h 11m | via US 412

About the Cities

Starting in North Little Rock, AR

Full guide →

North Little Rock is in the Central region of Arkansas. Previously known as Argenta, it became known as North Little Rock after an unsuccessful annexation attempt by Little Rock. It's prudent not to go flouting your collection of prized jewelry when roaming the streets of North Little Rock, as the community can be a little sketch.

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 2h 44m. Total distance: 150.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 122.8 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 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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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