How far is Green Forest, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Green Forest, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
201.48 mi
03h 37m
Flight
166.5 mi
267.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.5 mi
Kilometers
267.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.48 mi
Kilometers
324.25 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Green Forest
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Forest
2026-04-22T20:17
Arrive Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Forest
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
Austin
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Green Forest
100.6 mi
01h 48m
To Pine Bluff
100.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Green Forest and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Forest and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on South Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 5 sec · South Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    28 mi · 29 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 Green Forest 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
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
88.2 mi · 44%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 mi
South Springfield Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

113 mi · 02h 41m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
01h 48m from Green Forest
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Green Forest 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 Green Forest to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Green Forest and 100.8 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Forest and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

80 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Forest and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 166.5 mi (267.95 km).

Green Forest

#1 Green Forest

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,934
Coordinates36.3353500, -93.4360200
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: South Springfield Avenue (-93.435998, 36.33535)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.85
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.93 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.63 $32.88 $65.77
Diesel $5.42 $38.50 $77.00

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 Green Forest and Pine Bluff. The current time is 20:17:47.

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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.