How far is De Queen, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from De Queen, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
161.16 mi
03h 01m
Flight
134.37 mi
216.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.37 mi
Kilometers
216.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.16 mi
Kilometers
259.37 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 11:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Queen
2026-04-16T05:14
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Queen
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
Rockwell
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From De Queen
79 mi
01h 30m
To Pine Bluff
82.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Queen and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Collin Raye Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36.9 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US-270 West, US-270 East

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 57 sec

  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 De Queen and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-270 West
14.7 mi · 9%
West Collin Raye Drive
8.64 mi · 5%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 4%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.73 mi · 2%
Doctor Martin Luther King
3.73 mi · 2%
North 4th Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44 mi · 00h 51m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
01h 30m from De Queen
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Queen and 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 De Queen to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from De Queen and 82.1 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Queen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Rockwell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

84 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

98 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 134.37 mi (216.24 km).

De Queen

#1 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: West Dequeen Avenue (-94.34132, 34.03776)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.55 $43.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.23 $48.47
Premium $4.63 $26.32 $52.63
Diesel $5.42 $30.81 $61.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between De Queen and Pine Bluff. The current time is 05:14:11.

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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.