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

The driving distance from Carlisle, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
53.05 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.02 mi
66.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.02 mi
Kilometers
66.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.37 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Return by in Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Carlisle
38 mi
00h 33m
To Pine Bluff
15.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Avenue

    909 ft · 30 sec · North Court Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 4th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Williams Avenue

    2000 ft · 55 sec · North Williams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 10th Street

    945 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobby L Glover Highway

    3132 ft · 1 min · Bobby L Glover Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    825 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

    2395 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 530 South
40.7 mi · 77%
State Highway 13
23.4 mi · 44%
East Belt Freeway
9.19 mi · 17%
I 440 West
0.82 mi · 2%
Bobby L Glover Highway
0.59 mi · 1%
North Williams Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 530 South

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
00h 33m from Carlisle
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carlisle and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Carlisle to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Carlisle and 15.1 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carlisle and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 41.02 mi (66.01 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,154
Coordinates34.7831500, -91.7465200
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: North Court Avenue (-91.746665, 34.783156)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.96 $15.93
Premium $4.63 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.42 $10.13 $20.25

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 Carlisle and Pine Bluff. The current time is 06:37:32.

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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.