Paragould, AR to Warren, AR is 239.7 miles and takes about 4h 36m via Hayes Place, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region. Given the profile of mostly surface roads, expect a more leisurely pace than a highway sprint. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
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
119.9 miles from Paragould, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
94.7 mi
1h 38m
I 530
42.9 mi
44m
South Olive Street
41.9 mi
1h 2m
I 57
28.1 mi
29m
West Kings Highway
24.5 mi
29m
US 167
4.9 mi
6m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 94.7 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-530
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~852 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,084
Quietest
2 AM
~63 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 23 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and Warren, AR.
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Start on Winchester
0.2 mi·44 sec·Winchester
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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
9
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 left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
43 mi·44 min·I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
15
Turn right onto US 63
42 mi·1 hr 2 min·South Olive Street
16
Turn right onto US 63B
298 ft·11 sec·Bond Street
17
Turn left onto US 63B
0.4 mi·53 sec·North Main Street
18
Turn right onto West Church Street
89 ft·3 sec·West Church Street
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Arrive at destination
West Church Street
Trip Plan
Since this 239.7-mile drive is estimated at 4h 36m and stays within Arkansas, it's easily manageable in one day. Aim to depart Paragould in the morning to allow ample time for any unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy the scenery. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, filling up before you leave is a good idea. Plan your single recommended stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between local roads like North 14th Street.
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 119.9 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.7 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 53 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warren, 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 239.7 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 412 for about 94.7 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 14
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 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.31 one way
$74.63 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.14
$82.27
premium
$4.71
$44.46
$88.92
diesel
$6.18
$58.31
$116.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.9
0
$25.17
$11.51
Efficient EV
59.9
0
$20.97
$9.59
EV Truck/SUV
95.9
1
$33.56
$15.34
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Paragould, AR
Morning
in Paragould on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Warren, AR
Morning
in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 239.7 miles, with 0% on highways, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire drive. Expect to navigate local streets like Hayes Place and West Hunt Street for a significant portion. The longest stretch without a significant break in town or at an intersection will be determined by your specific path on these surface roads. You'll notice this is a route focused on local travel rather than high-speed transit.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.7 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hayes Place.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The longest stretch is about 94.7 miles on US 412. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Warren, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
