How far is Bella Vista, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.74 mi
03h 55m
Flight
201.36 mi
324.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.36 mi
Kilometers
324.06 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.74 mi
Kilometers
426.06 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bella Vista
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bella Vista
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bella Vista
132.2 mi
01h 57m
To Pine Bluff
132.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 13 sec · Billingsley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancashire Boulevard

    2074 ft · 53 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

    1263 ft · 20 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bella Vista Way

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bella Vista Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 70%
Bella Vista Way
76.3 mi · 29%
Cooper Road
1.11 mi
West Lancashire Boulevard
0.39 mi
On Ramp Bella Vista Way
0.12 mi
Ramp Bella Vista Way
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 57m from Bella Vista
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bella Vista and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bella Vista to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Bella Vista and 132.5 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bella Vista and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 201.36 mi (324.06 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.36 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
18.68 gal · 70.72 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.37 $70.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.78 $79.56
Premium $4.63 $43.20 $86.40
Diesel $5.42 $50.58 $101.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bella Vista and Pine Bluff. The current time is 19:22:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.