Alton, Illinois to Paragould: Road Trip Guide & Distance

196.4 miles 316.1 km · straight line
245.5 miles estimated 395.1 km · driving distance
4h 56min estimated drive time
$24 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Paragould?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Paragould is 196.4 miles (316.1 km) as the crow flies. Paragould is located S of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 245.5 miles, taking about 4h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Paragould in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Paragould. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alton, Illinois to Paragould

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 56min $24 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 55min $20–$37* Budget
Train ~4h 41min $29–$86* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Paragould

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Paragould
36.06°N, 90.50°W
America/Chicago
92m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 65 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 126.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients