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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Dardanelle, AR is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
121.47 mi
02h 11m
Flight
94.99 mi
152.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.99 mi
Kilometers
152.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.47 mi
Kilometers
195.49 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dardanelle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Dardanelle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Mayflower
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
60.8 mi
01h 05m
To Dardanelle
60.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
69.1 mi · 57%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 37%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.42 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
AR 331
0.3 mi
West 2nd Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 10m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayflower
01h 05m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny near Dardanelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Mayflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Pine Bluff and 60.7 miles from Dardanelle.

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

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny near Dardanelle.

Stop Ideas Near Mayflower

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

26 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

75 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

110 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Dardanelle. Straight-line distance: 94.99 mi (152.87 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Dardanelle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,498
Coordinates35.2231400, -93.1579500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Dardanelle (-93.15795, 35.22314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.49
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.25 $32.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $4.63 $19.84 $39.68
Diesel $5.42 $23.23 $46.46

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 Dardanelle. The current time is 23:43:12.

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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.