How far is North Little Rock, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.07 mi
00h 42m
Flight
40.3 mi
64.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.07 mi
Kilometers
72.53 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-18T18:11
Arrive Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Redfield
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
22.5 mi
00h 21m
To Pine Bluff
22.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cypress Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cypress Street
44.4 mi · 99%
East 15th Street
0.28 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.08 mi
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

North Cypress Street

Keep slight left

35 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redfield
00h 21m from North Little Rock
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Partly Sunny then 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 North Little Rock to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from North Little Rock and 22.6 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Redfield

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

58 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

88 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 40.3 mi (64.85 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
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 Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.63 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.42 $8.61 $17.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Pine Bluff. The current time is 18:11:21.

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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.