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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
78.2 mi
01h 33m
Flight
60.51 mi
97.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.51 mi
Kilometers
97.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.2 mi
Kilometers
125.85 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-17T06:53
Arrive Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Poyen
AR

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Pine Bluff
39.1 mi
00h 46m
To Arkadelphia
39.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 270

    12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    21.8 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    1238 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    41 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Valley Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Caddo Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caddo Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 270
34.1 mi · 44%
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 41%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
6.57 mi · 8%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 5%
Valley Street
0.88 mi · 1%
AR 7
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Road

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

31.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poyen
00h 46m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Arkadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Poyen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Pine Bluff and 39.1 miles from Arkadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Poyen

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

16 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

45 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

57 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

114 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Arkadelphia. Straight-line distance: 60.51 mi (97.38 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Arkadelphia (-93.05378, 34.12093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.90
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.45 $20.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.75 $23.51
Premium $4.63 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $5.42 $14.95 $29.89

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Arkadelphia. The current time is 06:53:51.

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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.