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

The driving distance from Elkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
208.2 mi
03h 27m
Flight
166.88 mi
268.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.88 mi
Kilometers
268.56 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.2 mi
Kilometers
335.06 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Elkins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkins
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkins
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Elkins
104 mi
01h 43m
To Pine Bluff
104.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    47 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    19.6 mi · 34 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.5 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1643 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    118.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkins 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Center Street
183 mi · 88%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 mi
Church Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Center Street

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 59m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
01h 43m from Elkins
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkins and Partly Sunny then 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 Elkins to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Elkins and 104.2 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkins and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 166.88 mi (268.56 km).

Elkins

#1 Elkins

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population3,664
Coordinates36.0014700, -94.0082500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-94.008254, 36.001305)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.81 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.67
14.7 gal · 55.62 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.83 $55.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.30 $62.61
Premium $4.63 $33.99 $67.99
Diesel $5.42 $39.80 $79.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkins and Pine Bluff. The current time is 06:44:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.