How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Bethel Heights, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Bethel Heights, AR is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.79 mi
04h 17m
Flight
182.27 mi
293.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.27 mi
Kilometers
293.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.79 mi
Kilometers
389.12 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Heights
Fri, Apr 10, 5:42 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Bethel Heights
Fri, Apr 10, 5:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluff
9:00 PM CDT
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
120.9 mi
02h 08m
To Bethel Heights
120.9 mi
02h 08m

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
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Bethel Heights.

  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

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Thompson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    1332 ft · 25 sec · North Thompson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Morris Avenue

    2523 ft · 2 min · West Morris Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alliance Drive

    42 m · 5 sec · Alliance Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alliance Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 58%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 19%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 18%
South Thompson Street
4.95 mi · 2%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
02h 08m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Bethel Heights?

The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Pine Bluff and 120.9 miles from Bethel Heights.

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

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.30 one way or $64.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Bethel Heights. Straight-line distance: 182.27 mi (293.34 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Bethel Heights

#2 Bethel Heights

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,970
Coordinates36.2142400, -94.1293700
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Bethel Heights (-94.12937, 36.21424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.3 L · about $32.30
Round trip
$64.61
17.06 gal · 64.6 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.30 $64.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.33 $72.66
Premium $4.63 $39.45 $78.90
Diesel $5.42 $46.19 $92.38

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 Bethel Heights. The current time is 13:24:59.

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.