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

The driving distance from Highland, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.02 mi
02h 17m
Flight
102.04 mi
164.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.04 mi
Kilometers
164.22 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.02 mi
Kilometers
196.37 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Highland
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Midway
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Highland
60.9 mi
01h 08m
To Pine Bluff
61.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Highland and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

    9 m · 6 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  6. 6

    Continue on Antioch Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    21 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1575 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AR 8
26.5 mi · 22%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 8%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 6%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 4%
State Highway 26
1.45 mi · 1%
State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
0.88 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
01h 08m from Highland
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland 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 Highland to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Highland and 61.1 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midway

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

18 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

19 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

87 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 102.04 mi (164.22 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates34.0353900, -93.7721300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road (-93.772149, 34.035386)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.32 $32.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.36 $36.71
Premium $4.63 $19.93 $39.87
Diesel $5.42 $23.34 $46.68

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 Highland and Pine Bluff. The current time is 01:55:09.

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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.