Spanning 295.3 miles across Arkansas, this journey takes you from Paragould to De Queen in approximately 5 hours and 59 minutes. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it functions best as a dedicated single-day trip. Budgeting about $45 for fuel is a smart starting point for your planning. Since you will be navigating through the Southeast region of the state, expect a steady pace rather than a high-speed commute. While it is certainly feasible to complete this drive in one day, be prepared for a solid block of time behind the wheel. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer local roads over the monotony of heavy highway traffic.
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
147.6 miles from Paragould, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 70
99.1 mi
2h 19m
US 412
94.7 mi
1h 38m
I 57
28.1 mi
29m
I 30
27 mi
29m
West Kings Highway
24.5 mi
29m
US 59
8.7 mi
12m
Airport Road
5.7 mi
8m
US 167
4.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 99.1 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and De Queen, AR.
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Start on Winchester
0.2 mi·44 sec·Winchester
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
3
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·2 sec·North 14th Street
5
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·13 sec·West Hunt Street
6
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 49; AR 1
7
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Court Street
8
Turn right onto US 412B
25 mi·29 min·West Kings Highway
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Take the exit onto US 412
95 mi·1 hr 38 min·US 412
10
Continue on I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
11
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
12
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi·6 min·US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi·26 min·I 30; US 67
Exit 138Toward TexarkanaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi·3 min·I 30; US 70
15
Take the exit onto US 70
19 mi·22 min·US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
16
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 70
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
11 mi·11 min·US 70
18
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·38 sec·US 70
19
Turn left onto US 70
5.7 mi·8 min·Airport Road
20
Continue on US 70
31 mi·46 min·US 70
21
Continue on US 70
38 mi·56 min·US 70
22
Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8.7 mi·12 min·US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
23
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North 4th Street
24
Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue
53 ft·2 sec·West Dequeen Avenue
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Arrive at destination
West Dequeen Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the total travel time of nearly six hours, try to get an early start to avoid afternoon fatigue on these winding local roads. Plan for at least one designated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more tiring than standard highway driving. Since you aren't relying on interstates, fuel availability may vary, so keep an eye on your gauge and top off when you see a convenient station. With a $45 fuel budget in mind, it pays to track your efficiency as you navigate the local streets. Staying flexible with your pace will make the 295.3-mile journey much more manageable and enjoyable.
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 147.6 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 65 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 2h 39m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Queen, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paragould, 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 Paragould, AR
This is one driving day of about 295.3 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Paragould, 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 70 for about 99.1 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 154.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Hayes Place
At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|West Hunt Street
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|North 14th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
149.4 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
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154.3 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.60 one way
$89.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$48.96
$97.91
premium
$4.56
$53.00
$106.01
diesel
$5.61
$65.20
$130.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.6
1
$31.01
$14.17
Efficient EV
73.8
0
$25.84
$11.81
EV Truck/SUV
118.1
1
$41.34
$18.90
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Paragould, AR
Evening
in Paragould on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
De Queen, AR
Evening
in De Queen on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
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
5h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 203.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience on this route, as it avoids highways entirely with a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Hayes Place, West Hunt Street, and North 14th Street, which keeps the drive feeling more like a local transit than a cross-country haul. The road's personality is defined by these technical, local stretches rather than long, uninterrupted highway miles. You should stay alert, as the lack of highway segments means constant attention to turns and changing road conditions. This is a hands-on drive that requires you to stay engaged with the map and your surroundings throughout the nearly six-hour duration.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.1 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and US 412. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hayes Place.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 295.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
658 ft227 ft
Total Climb
503 ft
Total Descent
378 ft
Highest Point
658 ft
~232 mi in
Elevation Range
431 ft
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 Paragould, AR to De Queen, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
154.3 mi in|~2h 48m|via I 30; US 67
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 295.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.1 miles on US 70. 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: at 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at De Queen, AR before the return drive.
