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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
34.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto East Belt Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 13: Carlisle
1340 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobby L Glover Highway
2476 ft · 55 sec · Bobby L Glover Highway
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
945 ft · 26 sec · West 10th Street
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Continue on North Williams Avenue
2000 ft · 1 min · North Williams Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Court Avenue
909 ft · 25 sec · North Court Avenue
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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.
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
34.6 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightsville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 41.02 mi (66.01 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 Carlisle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,154 |
| Coordinates | 34.7831500, -91.7465200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-91.74652, 34.78315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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