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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Danville, AR is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
130.18 mi
02h 38m
Flight
97.46 mi
156.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.46 mi
Kilometers
156.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.18 mi
Kilometers
209.51 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Hot Springs
AR

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

From Pine Bluff
65.1 mi
01h 19m
To Danville
65.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 270

    12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 29 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Pennington Street

    11.1 mi · 17 min · West Pennington Street

  22. 22

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

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 39%
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 24%
US Highway 270
13.8 mi · 11%
US 270 West
13 mi · 10%
West Pennington Street
11.1 mi · 9%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
6.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hot Springs Bypass

Exit the roundabout

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs
01h 19m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Pine Bluff and 65.1 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

27 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

43 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

105 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Danville. Straight-line distance: 97.46 mi (156.85 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Danville

City in Yell County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,365
Coordinates35.0539800, -93.3935200
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Danville (-93.39352, 35.05398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.76
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.38 $34.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.55 $39.10
Premium $4.63 $21.23 $42.46
Diesel $5.42 $24.85 $49.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Danville. The current time is 03:57:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.