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

The driving distance from Newport, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
89.26 mi
01h 49m
Flight
67.98 mi
109.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.98 mi
Kilometers
109.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.26 mi
Kilometers
143.65 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Jun 11, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Jun 11, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-06-11T00:58
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Jun 11, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Thornton
AR

City in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States

From Newport
44.2 mi
00h 54m
To Pine Bluff
45 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ouachita Road 509

    1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Ouachita Road 67

    10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Road Southeast

    1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Adams Avenue

    813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1421 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Miramar Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miramar Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West 17th Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · West 17th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 16th Avenue

    2788 ft · 55 sec · West 16th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Harding Avenue

    2475 ft · 48 sec · West Harding Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Newport 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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
67.6 mi · 76%
Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 12%
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 2%
Ouachita Road 68
1.33 mi · 1%
Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
1.32 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Continue on Washington Street

67.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
00h 54m from Newport
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport 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 Newport to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Newport and 45 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

72 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

103 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

110 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 67.98 mi (109.41 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,389
Coordinates33.4298400, -92.6951600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Ouachita Road 509 (-92.695146, 33.42972)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.63 $14.57 $29.14
Diesel $5.42 $17.06 $34.11

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Pine Bluff. The current time is 00:58:41.

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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.