How far is Charleston, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?
The driving distance from Charleston, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Pine Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Pine Bluff.
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Start on South Hancock Street
2 m · 2 sec · South Hancock Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West Commercial Street
1446 ft · 30 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
115.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
35 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Barraque Street
95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Pine Bluff.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 3rd Street
Merge slight left
115 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to Pine Bluff?
The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Charleston and 78 miles from Pine Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 136.99 mi (220.47 km).
#1 Charleston
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.2970400, -94.0363200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Bluff
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
| Population | 40,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.2284300, -92.0032000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.87 | $45.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.94 | $55.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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