Ames to Paragould: Road Trip Guide & Distance

445.5 miles 717 km · straight line
534.6 miles estimated 860.4 km · driving distance
10h 45min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ames from Paragould?

The distance from Ames to Paragould is 445.5 miles (717 km) as the crow flies. Paragould is located SSE of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 534.6 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Paragould in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames 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 Ames to Paragould

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 45min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 54min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 13min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Paragould

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients