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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Atkins, AR is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.2 mi
01h 53m
Flight
88.07 mi
141.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.07 mi
Kilometers
141.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.2 mi
Kilometers
169.3 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkins
Fri, Apr 10, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Fri, Apr 10, 5:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-10T13:23
Arrive Atkins
Fri, Apr 10, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
52.6 mi
00h 56m
To Atkins
52.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 105: Atkins

    1332 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    86 m · 12 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
59.4 mi · 57%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 42%
North Church Street
0.54 mi · 1%
AR 105
0.25 mi
West 2nd Avenue
0.18 mi
South Walnut Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

59.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
00h 56m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Pine Bluff and 52.6 miles from Atkins.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Atkins. Straight-line distance: 88.07 mi (141.73 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Atkins

City in Arkansas

Population3,042
Coordinates35.2464700, -92.9365600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Atkins (-92.93656, 35.24647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.05 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.10
7.42 gal · 28.1 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.05 $28.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.80 $31.60
Premium $4.63 $17.16 $34.32
Diesel $5.42 $20.09 $40.18

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Atkins. The current time is 13:23:22.

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.