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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Harrisburg, AR is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
157.47 mi
03h 01m
Flight
117.61 mi
189.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.61 mi
Kilometers
189.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.47 mi
Kilometers
253.42 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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

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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Pine Bluff
78.7 mi
01h 30m
To Harrisburg
78.7 mi
01h 30m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    51.7 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 14: Waldenburg

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on Amagon Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
80 mi · 51%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 28%
State Highway 14
19.4 mi · 12%
Main Street
6.15 mi · 4%
Amagon Street
4.06 mi · 3%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

51.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 30m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Pine Bluff and 78.7 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 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 Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.28 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Harrisburg

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,289
Coordinates35.5642500, -90.7167800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Harrisburg (-90.71678, 35.56425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.11
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.06 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $4.63 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $30.11 $60.21

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 Harrisburg. The current time is 04:14:31.

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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.