How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Heber Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
114.57 mi
02h 23m
Flight
87.28 mi
140.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.28 mi
Kilometers
140.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.57 mi
Kilometers
184.39 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Heber Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
57.4 mi
01h 11m
To Heber Springs
57.2 mi
01h 11m

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 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 Heber Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Heber Springs.

  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

    27.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  18. 18

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

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 39%
South Broadview Street
33.8 mi · 29%
I 40 West
28 mi · 24%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 3%
Heber Spring Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Skyline Drive
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martha Mitchell Expressway

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 35m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
01h 11m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Heber Springs?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Pine Bluff and 57.2 miles from Heber Springs.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 87.28 mi (140.47 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Heber Springs

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.21 $34.41
Premium $4.63 $18.69 $37.37
Diesel $5.42 $21.88 $43.75

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 Heber Springs. The current time is 01:02:30.

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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.