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

The driving distance from Bay, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
182.99 mi
02h 49m
Flight
132.64 mi
213.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.64 mi
Kilometers
213.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.99 mi
Kilometers
294.49 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Tue, May 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Bay
Wed, May 13, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Pine Bluff
Tue, May 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay
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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Bay
90.1 mi
01h 24m
To Pine Bluff
92.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elder Street

    1085 ft · 25 sec · Elder Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alexander Drive

    139 m · 10 sec · Alexander Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
123 mi · 67%
I 30 West
45.4 mi · 25%
Joe N Martin Expressway
10.1 mi · 5%
Elder Street
0.42 mi
North Main Street
0.17 mi
Alexander Drive
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
01h 24m from Bay
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bay and Sunny near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Bay and 92.9 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bay and Sunny near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Higginson, 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 Higginson.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 132.64 mi (213.46 km).

Bay

#1 Bay

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates35.7423000, -90.5623300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-90.561982, 35.742569)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $24.46
Round trip
$48.93
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.46 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.51 $55.03
Premium $4.63 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.42 $34.98 $69.96

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay and Pine Bluff. The current time is 20:16:30.

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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.