New Orleans to Paragould: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Paragould?

The distance from New Orleans to Paragould is 422.7 miles (680.3 km) as the crow flies. Paragould is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.3 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans 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.