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

The driving distance from Ola, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
127.52 mi
02h 05m
Flight
88.86 mi
143 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.86 mi
Kilometers
143 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.52 mi
Kilometers
205.23 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Ola
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ola
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ola
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
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Ola
59.7 mi
01h 02m
To Pine Bluff
67.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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 Ola and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pennington Street

    21 m · 7 sec · East Pennington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

    1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 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 Ola 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 35%
Malvern Road
13.8 mi · 11%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 6%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 5%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.06 mi · 1%
Doctor Martin Luther King
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 7

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

44.8 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 02m from Ola
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ola 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 Ola to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Ola and 67.8 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ola and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 88.86 mi (143 km).

Ola

#1 Ola

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,196
Coordinates35.0323100, -93.2232300
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: East Pennington Street (-93.223224, 35.032459)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.63 $20.81 $41.63
Diesel $5.42 $24.37 $48.74

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 Ola and Pine Bluff. The current time is 07:13:12.

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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.