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

The driving distance from McGehee, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
60.3 mi
01h 03m
Flight
53.97 mi
86.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.97 mi
Kilometers
86.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.3 mi
Kilometers
97.05 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM CDT
Return by in McGehee
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGehee
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGehee
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
Gould
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From McGehee
30.1 mi
00h 31m
To Pine Bluff
30.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly 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 McGehee and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    1047 ft · 25 sec · Holly Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Silent Street

    1846 ft · 42 sec · Silent Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    965 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1928 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Convention Center Drive

    594 ft · 14 sec · Convention Center Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    1207 ft · 55 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    14 m · 2 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 McGehee 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Mitchell Expressway
3.08 mi · 5%
Silent Street
2.74 mi · 5%
North 1st Street
0.73 mi · 1%
East 2nd Avenue
0.23 mi
Holly Street
0.2 mi
Convention Center Drive
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

52.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gould
00h 31m from McGehee
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McGehee 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 McGehee to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Gould is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from McGehee and 30.2 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gould

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

108 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGehee and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 53.97 mi (86.86 km).

McGehee

#1 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-91.399765, 33.628911)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.07
Round trip
$16.13
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.07 $16.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.07 $18.14
Premium $4.63 $9.85 $19.70
Diesel $5.42 $11.53 $23.07

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 McGehee and Pine Bluff. The current time is 20:12:19.

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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.