How far is Lake Hamilton, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
73 mi
01h 29m
Flight
63.77 mi
102.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.77 mi
Kilometers
102.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73 mi
Kilometers
117.49 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hamilton
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hamilton
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
Poyen
AR

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Lake Hamilton
37.2 mi
00h 44m
To Pine Bluff
35.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pakis Street

    676 ft · 13 sec · Pakis Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    641 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US-270 West, US-270 East

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hamilton 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-270 West
14.7 mi · 20%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 10%
Central Avenue
4.25 mi · 6%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.92 mi · 3%
Doctor Martin Luther King
1.92 mi · 3%
Pakis Street
0.25 mi
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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poyen
00h 44m from Lake Hamilton
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Lake Hamilton to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Poyen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Lake Hamilton and 35.9 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Poyen

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

16 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

45 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

57 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

114 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).

Lake Hamilton

#1 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population2,135
Coordinates34.4245300, -93.0951800
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-93.095219, 34.424578)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 Lake Hamilton and Pine Bluff. The current time is 03:04:34.

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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.