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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Alexander, AR is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
53 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.3 mi
60.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53 mi
Kilometers
85.29 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander
Tue, Apr 14, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 15, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-14T22:55
Arrive Alexander
Tue, Apr 14, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluff
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
Redfield
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
26.5 mi
00h 31m
To Alexander
26.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    965 ft · 44 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    687 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West: Texarkana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 111: Alexander

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1279 ft · 26 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    656 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto North Alexander Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Alexander Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    789 ft · 16 sec · North Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Alexander Road

    685 ft · 14 sec · Alexander Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Alexander Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Alexander Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexander Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Mitchell Expressway
39.8 mi · 75%
I 30 West
11.3 mi · 21%
North Alexander Road
0.69 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.24 mi
AR 111
0.22 mi
West 2nd Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Martha Mitchell Expressway

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redfield
00h 31m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Cloudy near Alexander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Alexander?

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Redfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Pine Bluff and 26.5 miles from Alexander.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pine Bluff and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 37.3 mi (60.03 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Alexander

#2 Alexander

City in Arkansas

Population3,340
Coordinates34.6295400, -92.4412700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Alexander (-92.44127, 34.62954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.96 $15.93
Premium $4.63 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.42 $10.13 $20.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Alexander. The current time is 22:55:36.

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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.