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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Caraway, AR is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.74 mi
03h 45m
Flight
142.2 mi
228.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.2 mi
Kilometers
228.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.74 mi
Kilometers
316.62 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caraway
Fri, Apr 10, 5:09 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Fri, Apr 10, 8:55 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 Caraway
Fri, Apr 10, 5:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:28 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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
98.4 mi
01h 52m
To Caraway
98.4 mi
01h 52m

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

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    19.4 mi · 28 min · East Highland Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Rogers

    601 ft · 14 sec · West Rogers

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 52%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 23%
East Highland Drive
19.4 mi · 10%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
North Main Street
7.91 mi · 4%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 52m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Caraway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Pine Bluff and 98.4 miles from Caraway.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Caraway. Straight-line distance: 142.2 mi (228.85 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Caraway

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates35.7581300, -90.3223200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Caraway (-90.32232, 35.75813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.56
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.28 $52.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.56 $59.11
Premium $4.63 $32.10 $64.20
Diesel $5.42 $37.58 $75.16

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 Caraway. 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.