How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Coal Hill, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Coal Hill, AR is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
152.96 mi
02h 45m
Flight
126.27 mi
203.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.27 mi
Kilometers
203.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.96 mi
Kilometers
246.17 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Hill
Fri, Apr 10, 4:09 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Fri, Apr 10, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Coal Hill
Fri, Apr 10, 4:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Pine Bluff
76.5 mi
01h 22m
To Coal Hill
76.5 mi
01h 22m

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
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Coal Hill.

  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

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    76 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
98.5 mi · 64%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 29%
West Main Street
9.28 mi · 6%
US 64
0.23 mi
West 2nd Avenue
0.18 mi
South Walnut Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

98.2 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
01h 22m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coal Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Coal Hill?

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Pine Bluff and 76.5 miles from Coal Hill.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 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 Coal Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Coal Hill. Straight-line distance: 126.27 mi (203.21 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Coal Hill

#2 Coal Hill

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,003
Coordinates35.4373100, -93.6729700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Coal Hill (-93.67297, 35.43731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.45
Round trip
$40.90
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.45 $40.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.00 $46.00
Premium $4.63 $24.98 $49.95
Diesel $5.42 $29.24 $58.48

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 Coal Hill. The current time is 13:24:15.

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.