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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Carlisle, AR is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.09 mi
01h 24m
Flight
41.02 mi
66.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.02 mi
Kilometers
66.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.84 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-23T14:14
Arrive Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Wrightsville
AR

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
37.5 mi
00h 42m
To Carlisle
37.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.6 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport

    2796 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto East Belt Freeway

    9 mi · 10 min · East Belt Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 13: Carlisle

    1340 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobby L Glover Highway

    2476 ft · 55 sec · Bobby L Glover Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · West 10th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Williams Avenue

    2000 ft · 1 min · North Williams Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Court Avenue

    909 ft · 25 sec · North Court Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Court Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Mitchell Expressway
39.9 mi · 53%
I 40 East
23.6 mi · 31%
East Belt Freeway
9.02 mi · 12%
I 440 East
0.53 mi · 1%
Bobby L Glover Highway
0.47 mi · 1%
North Williams Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martha Mitchell Expressway

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightsville
00h 42m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Pine Bluff and 37.5 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

61 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 41.02 mi (66.01 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Carlisle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,154
Coordinates34.7831500, -91.7465200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Carlisle (-91.74652, 34.78315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Carlisle. The current time is 14:14:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.