How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Bull Shoals, AR?
The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Bull Shoals, AR is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and Bull Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Bull Shoals.
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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 left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
27.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on North Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US Highway 65
18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
10.6 mi · 19 min
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Continue on State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
10 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff and Bull Shoals.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bull Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Bull Shoals?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Twin Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Pine Bluff and 93.1 miles from Bull Shoals.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 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 Bull Shoals.
Stop Ideas Near Twin Groves
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 Twin Groves.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Bull Shoals. Straight-line distance: 152.46 mi (245.36 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 Bull Shoals
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3839600, -92.5815500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bull Shoals (-92.58155, 36.38396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.43 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.63 | $71.26 |
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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