How far is Pine Bluff, AR from El Dorado, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to El Dorado, AR is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
90.52 mi
02h 06m
Flight
80.16 mi
129.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.16 mi
Kilometers
129.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.52 mi
Kilometers
145.68 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Thornton
AR

City in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
45.3 mi
01h 03m
To El Dorado
45.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 El Dorado.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and El Dorado.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Harding Avenue

    2502 ft · 48 sec · West Harding Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 16th Avenue

    2788 ft · 56 sec · West 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 17th Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · West 17th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Miramar Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miramar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Blake Street

    92 m · 6 sec · South Blake Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Camden Road

    38.3 mi · 57 min · South Camden Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    42.5 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street

    83 m · 7 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Barton Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Barton Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167
42.5 mi · 47%
South Camden Road
41.1 mi · 45%
North West Avenue
3.15 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Miramar Drive
0.89 mi · 1%
West 17th Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 167

Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

42.5 mi · 00h 52m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
01h 03m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to El Dorado?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Pine Bluff and 45.2 miles from El Dorado.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

72 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

103 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

110 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 80.16 mi (129.01 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
El Dorado

#2 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.59 $27.17
Premium $4.63 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.42 $17.27 $34.55

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 El Dorado. The current time is 01:16:30.

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.