How far is Calico Rock, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Calico Rock, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
168.77 mi
03h 08m
Flight
130.87 mi
210.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.87 mi
Kilometers
210.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.77 mi
Kilometers
271.61 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Return by in Calico Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calico Rock
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calico Rock
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
Kensett
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Calico Rock
92.5 mi
01h 34m
To Pine Bluff
76.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
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 Calico Rock and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calico Rock and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spring Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Spring Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 9

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 9

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixon Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Dixon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    15.8 mi · 24 min · North Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Boswell Street

    844 ft · 17 sec · East Boswell Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Harrison Street

    2834 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Saint Louis Street

    2601 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    55.2 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calico Rock 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
89 mi · 53%
I 30 West
45.4 mi · 27%
North Central Avenue
15.8 mi · 9%
Main Street
13.3 mi · 8%
Dixon Street
3.91 mi · 2%
State Highway 9
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

55.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensett
01h 34m from Calico Rock
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Calico Rock 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 Calico Rock to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Kensett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Calico Rock and 76.2 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Calico Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Kensett

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

78 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

113 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calico Rock and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 130.87 mi (210.62 km).

Calico Rock

#1 Calico Rock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates36.1195100, -92.1359900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 56 (-92.135999, 36.119529)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.54 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.07
11.9 gal · 45.08 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.53 $45.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.34 $50.68
Premium $4.63 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.42 $32.22 $64.44

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 Calico Rock and Pine Bluff. The current time is 23:24:54.

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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.