How far is Bull Shoals, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Bull Shoals, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
187.15 mi
03h 31m
Flight
152.46 mi
245.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.46 mi
Kilometers
245.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.15 mi
Kilometers
301.19 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Shoals
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Shoals
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
Twin Groves
AR

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

From Bull Shoals
93.5 mi
01h 45m
To Pine Bluff
93.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Boulevard

    10 mi · 18 min · Central Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    28 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
96.7 mi · 52%
Central Boulevard
9.98 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 mi
Broadway Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Groves
01h 45m from Bull Shoals
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bull Shoals and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bull Shoals to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Twin Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Bull Shoals and 93.7 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bull Shoals and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Groves

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

112 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bull Shoals and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 152.46 mi (245.36 km).

Bull Shoals

#1 Bull Shoals

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,952
Coordinates36.3839600, -92.5815500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-92.581657, 36.383961)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
25 L · about $24.99
Round trip
$49.99
13.2 gal · 50 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.99 $49.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.63 $30.53 $61.05
Diesel $5.42 $35.74 $71.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Shoals and Pine Bluff. The current time is 04:43:42.

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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.