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

The driving distance from Melbourne, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
167.9 mi
02h 46m
Flight
126.63 mi
203.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.63 mi
Kilometers
203.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.9 mi
Kilometers
270.21 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Melbourne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melbourne
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melbourne
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
Garner
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Melbourne
82.6 mi
01h 23m
To Pine Bluff
85.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Melbourne and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locus Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Locus Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    134 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

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

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    15.8 mi · 24 min · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Boswell Street

    844 ft · 17 sec · East Boswell Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Harrison Street

    2834 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Saint Louis Street

    2601 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    55.2 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Melbourne 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
89 mi · 53%
I 30 West
45.4 mi · 27%
North Central Avenue
15.8 mi · 9%
Main Street
13.4 mi · 8%
Harrison Street
0.54 mi
South Saint Louis Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

55.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 23m from Melbourne
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Melbourne and 85.3 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

63 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 126.63 mi (203.79 km).

Melbourne

#1 Melbourne

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,871
Coordinates36.0595100, -91.9084800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Locus Street (-91.908529, 36.05951)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 Melbourne and Pine Bluff. The current time is 03:17:20.

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.