Origin
Trumann, AR
Late night in Trumann on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trumann, 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
53m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trumann, AR
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Paragould, AR
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Trip Overview
Trumann to Paragould is 34.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 555 and US 49, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Arkansas, connecting two communities in the Southeast region. You'll be sticking to major roadways for the entire journey, making it a simple and efficient trip. Given the minimal driving time and distance, this route is ideal for a quick hop between towns, easily accomplished as a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 555 | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| East Johnson Avenue | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| US 49 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Kathleen Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| West 69th Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Craighead 901 Rd | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Industrial Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 555
— 10.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trumann, AR and Paragould, AR.
1
Start on Melton Avenue
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
Melton Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 463
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 463
4
Turn left onto AR 69
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 69th Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 555 North
6
Merge onto I 555
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 555
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
114 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn left onto AR 463
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Nettleton Avenue
10
Turn right onto AR 351
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Drive
11
Continue on Kathleen Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Kathleen Street
12
Continue on CR 901
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Craighead 901 Rd
13
Turn left onto CR 912
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Craighead 912 Rd
14
Turn right onto US 49; AR 1
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 49; AR 1
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 14th Street
18
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hunt Street
19
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hayes Place
20
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Winchester
21
Arrive at destination
Winchester
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Trumann, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
AR 463 / East Nettleton Avenue
Turn left onto AR 463 / East Nettleton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 49; AR 1 / East Johnson Avenue
Turn right onto US 49; AR 1 / East Johnson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Paragould on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 49% of your travel time spent on the interstate. You'll navigate segments of I 555, East Johnson Avenue, and US 49, providing a blend of faster highway speeds and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on I 555, allowing for a period of consistent progress. The road generally maintains a steady pace, transitioning smoothly between these primary routes without significant technical challenges.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 555.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 34.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.3 miles (AR 463 / East Nettleton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 555. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Paragould, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 14.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.3 miles (AR 463 / East Nettleton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Johnson Avenue): 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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