How far is Pea Ridge, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.38 mi
04h 00m
Flight
194.45 mi
312.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.45 mi
Kilometers
312.93 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.38 mi
Kilometers
422.26 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 PM CST
Return by in Pea Ridge
Sat, Nov 7, 3:14 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-11-06T19:12
Arrive Pine Bluff
Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Pea Ridge
130.9 mi
02h 00m
To Pine Bluff
131.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on North Curtis Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Slack Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 72

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 71%
East Central Avenue
68.8 mi · 26%
State Highway 72
4.62 mi · 2%
Slack Street
1.35 mi · 1%
North Curtis Avenue
0.82 mi
South Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
194.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 00m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
8:58 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Pea Ridge and 131.5 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.36 one way or $68.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pea Ridge and Sunny near Pine Bluff.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 194.45 mi (312.93 km).

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#1 Pea Ridge

Pea Ridge is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4539600, -94.1152000
Altitude393
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 Curtis Avenue (-94.115157, 36.453958)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.05 L · about $34.36
Round trip
$68.73
18.52 gal · 70.1 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.36 $68.73
Mid-grade $4.21 $39.01 $78.02
Premium $4.62 $42.75 $85.51
Diesel $5.84 $54.07 $108.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pea Ridge and Pine Bluff. The current time is 19:12:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.