How far is Pine Bluff, AR from De Queen, AR?
The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to De Queen, AR is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and De Queen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and De Queen.
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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
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
91 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 270
12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270
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Take the exit left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1214 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Airport Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
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Continue on US 70
31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70
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Continue straight
38.3 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff and De Queen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70
Continue straight
38.3 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to De Queen?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Pine Bluff and 79.1 miles from De Queen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
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 Rockwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 134.37 mi (216.24 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 De Queen
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.0378900, -94.3413200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.77 | $47.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
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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