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

The driving distance from Lincoln, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
236.08 mi
03h 36m
Flight
181.28 mi
291.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.28 mi
Kilometers
291.74 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.08 mi
Kilometers
379.93 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Pine Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
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 Lincoln
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 Lincoln
117.9 mi
01h 48m
To Pine Bluff
118.2 mi
01h 48m

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 Lincoln and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Boyer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Pridemore Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Pridemore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 11 sec · South State Highway 265

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hogeye Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 79%
Phillips Street
33.1 mi · 14%
Hogeye Road
9.77 mi · 4%
East Pridemore Drive
6.38 mi · 3%
South State Highway 265
0.11 mi
Main Street
0.09 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 48m from Lincoln
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 117.9 miles from Lincoln and 118.2 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 $31.55 one way or $63.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 181.28 mi (291.74 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyer Avenue (-94.423876, 35.949534)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.09
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.55 $63.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.48 $70.95
Premium $4.63 $38.53 $77.05
Diesel $5.42 $45.11 $90.21

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 Lincoln and Pine Bluff. The current time is 03:59:36.

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.