How far is Mineral Springs, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
174.3 mi
02h 45m
Flight
138.3 mi
222.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.3 mi
Kilometers
222.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.3 mi
Kilometers
280.51 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-17T04:07
Arrive Pine Bluff
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
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
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mineral Springs
87.1 mi
01h 22m
To Pine Bluff
87.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Springs and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1504

    1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  3. 3

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pink Twist Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Pink Twist Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2586 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    115.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pink Twist Road
173 mi · 99%
Forest Service Road 1504
1.04 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Pink Twist Road

Merge slight left

115 mi · 01h 56m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
01h 22m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Springs and Sunny near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Mineral Springs and 87.2 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 138.3 mi (222.57 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.731198, 35.642363)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.19 $52.39
Premium $4.63 $28.44 $56.89
Diesel $5.42 $33.30 $66.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Pine Bluff. The current time is 04:07:46.

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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.