How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Ash Flat, AR?
The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Ash Flat, AR is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and Ash Flat.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Ash Flat.
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Start on South Main Street
14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
965 ft · 44 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
687 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
1533 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
33 mi · 44 min
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Continue on South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue on South Main Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ash Flat Drive
10.9 mi · 16 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Turn right
9 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff and Ash Flat.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Martha Mitchell Expressway
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Ash Flat?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Pine Bluff and 85.7 miles from Ash Flat.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.95 one way or $45.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Ash Flat. Straight-line distance: 139.67 mi (224.77 km).
#1 Pine Bluff
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
| Population | 40,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.2284300, -92.0032000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ash Flat
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 36.2239600, -91.6084800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ash Flat (-91.60848, 36.22396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.03 | $56.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.81 | $65.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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