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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.06 mi
03h 35m
Flight
134.37 mi
216.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.37 mi
Kilometers
216.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.06 mi
Kilometers
254.38 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 16, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-16T07:01
Arrive De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluff
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockwell
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Pine Bluff
78.9 mi
01h 47m
To De Queen
79.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US 70

    31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
78.2 mi · 49%
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 20%
US Highway 270
13.8 mi · 9%
US 270 West
13.2 mi · 8%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
6.57 mi · 4%
Airport Road
5.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
01h 47m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

84 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

98 mi away
100 East Division Street

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).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
De Queen

#2 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.11 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.26
11.16 gal · 42.22 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and De Queen. The current time is 07:01:35.

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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.