How far is Ashdown, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.42 mi
02h 45m
Flight
127.83 mi
205.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.83 mi
Kilometers
205.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.42 mi
Kilometers
261.39 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Mon, May 25, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Ashdown
Tue, May 26, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashdown
2026-05-25T19:30
Arrive Pine Bluff
Mon, May 25, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashdown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gum Springs
AR

Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Ashdown
81.1 mi
01h 22m
To Pine Bluff
81.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashdown and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashdown and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North Constitution Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 2320

    58 m · 5 sec · County Road 2320

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 108

    6.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 108

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashdown and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
92.6 mi · 57%
North Constitution Avenue
11.3 mi · 7%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 4%
State Highway 108
6.87 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

92.6 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gum Springs
01h 22m from Ashdown
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashdown and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashdown to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Ashdown and 81.3 miles from Pine Bluff.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashdown and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gum Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gum Springs.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

42 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

64 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 127.83 mi (205.73 km).

Ashdown

#1 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-94.131419, 33.674406)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.7 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.40
11.46 gal · 43.4 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.70 $43.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.63 $26.50 $53.00
Diesel $5.42 $31.03 $62.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashdown and Pine Bluff. The current time is 19:30:31.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.