How far is Cave Springs, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Cave Springs, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
250.01 mi
03h 37m
Flight
188.62 mi
303.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.62 mi
Kilometers
303.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.01 mi
Kilometers
402.35 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Cave Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Springs
2026-04-22T19:07
Arrive Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Springs
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Cave Springs
123.2 mi
01h 48m
To Pine Bluff
126.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Cave Springs and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Springs and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Midway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street Elm Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street Elm Springs

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street (Elm Springs)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street (Elm Springs)

  6. 6

    Continue on North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 36 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 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 Cave Springs 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 74%
West Sunset Avenue
53 mi · 21%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 1%
South Main Street (Cave Springs)
1.8 mi · 1%
North Main Street (Elm Springs)
1.61 mi · 1%
North Main Street Elm Springs
0.91 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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
188.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 48m from Cave Springs
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cave Springs 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 Cave Springs to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Cave Springs and 126.8 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.40 one way or $66.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Springs and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 188.62 mi (303.56 km).

Cave Springs

#1 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: East Midway Avenue (-94.231872, 36.263293)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.4 L · about $33.40
Round trip
$66.80
17.64 gal · 66.8 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.40 $66.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.56 $75.13
Premium $4.63 $40.79 $81.59
Diesel $5.42 $47.76 $95.52

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 Cave Springs and Pine Bluff. The current time is 19:07:35.

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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.