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

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.79 mi
02h 10m
Flight
97.13 mi
156.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.13 mi
Kilometers
156.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.79 mi
Kilometers
187.95 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
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
Malvern
AR

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

From Murfreesboro
58.3 mi
01h 05m
To Pine Bluff
58.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Murfreesboro and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 13th Street

    2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    21 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  10. 10

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

    1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1575 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AR 8
26.5 mi · 23%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 9%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 6%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 4%
State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Antioch Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44 mi · 00h 51m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malvern
01h 05m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Murfreesboro and 58.5 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Malvern

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

35 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

65 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

105 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 97.13 mi (156.31 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-93.689823, 34.062458)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.55 $35.09
Premium $4.63 $19.06 $38.11
Diesel $5.42 $22.31 $44.62

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 Murfreesboro and Pine Bluff. The current time is 02:23:45.

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.