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

The driving distance from Fordyce, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.41 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.41 mi
Kilometers
68.26 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Fordyce
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fordyce
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fordyce
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rison
AR

City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States

From Fordyce
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Pine Bluff
21.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Fordyce and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    1076 ft · 26 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moro

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moro

  3. 3

    Turn right

    37.1 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Miramar Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miramar Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West 17th Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · West 17th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West 16th Avenue

    2788 ft · 55 sec · West 16th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Harding Avenue

    2475 ft · 48 sec · West Harding Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fordyce 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
1.09 mi · 3%
Miramar Drive
0.89 mi · 2%
Moro
0.84 mi · 2%
West 17th Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
West 16th Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
West Harding Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

37.1 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rison
00h 25m from Fordyce
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fordyce 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 Fordyce to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Rison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Fordyce and 21.6 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fordyce and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Rison

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

81 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

88 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fordyce and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.6 km).

Fordyce

#1 Fordyce

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,589
Coordinates33.8137200, -92.4129300
Altitude87
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 4th Street (-92.412952, 33.813751)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.39 $12.78
Premium $4.63 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $5.42 $8.12 $16.25

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 Fordyce and Pine Bluff. The current time is 21:56:50.

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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.