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

The driving distance from Lowell, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
246.04 mi
03h 34m
Flight
184.45 mi
296.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.45 mi
Kilometers
296.85 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.04 mi
Kilometers
395.97 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Lowell
122.9 mi
01h 47m
To Pine Bluff
123.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Lowell and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    152 m · 26 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Monroe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 76%
East Monroe Avenue
59.3 mi · 24%
Jackson Street
0.09 mi
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 47m from Lowell
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Lowell and 123.2 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 184.45 mi (296.85 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-94.130914, 36.255327)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.87 L · about $32.87
Round trip
$65.74
17.36 gal · 65.74 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.87 $65.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.97 $73.94
Premium $4.63 $40.14 $80.29
Diesel $5.42 $47.00 $94.00

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 Lowell and Pine Bluff. The current time is 19:21:45.

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.