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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
230.71 mi
03h 22m
Flight
175.69 mi
282.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.69 mi
Kilometers
282.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.71 mi
Kilometers
371.29 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T11:27
Arrive Pine Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fayetteville
115.2 mi
01h 41m
To Pine Bluff
115.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cato Springs Road

    1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1618 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    35 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 Fayetteville 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 81%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 18%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
South School Avenue
0.12 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 41m from Fayetteville
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from Fayetteville and 115.5 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.83 one way or $61.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 175.69 mi (282.75 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.82 L · about $30.83
Round trip
$61.65
16.28 gal · 61.64 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.83 $61.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.67 $69.34
Premium $4.63 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.42 $44.08 $88.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Pine Bluff. The current time is 11:27:06.

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.