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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Highland, AR is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
178.45 mi
03h 41m
Flight
144.03 mi
231.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.03 mi
Kilometers
231.79 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.45 mi
Kilometers
287.18 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sat, May 30, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Sat, May 30, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-05-30T05:52
Arrive Highland
Sat, May 30, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Pine Bluff
89.3 mi
01h 50m
To Highland
89.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · T & C Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rebel Drive

    702 ft · 31 sec · Rebel Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Rebel Drive

    75 m · 12 sec · Rebel Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 31%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 25%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 8%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 7%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 6%
T & C Boulevard
4.6 mi · 3%
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 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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
01h 50m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Pine Bluff and 89.2 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Highland. Straight-line distance: 144.03 mi (231.79 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Highland (-91.52403, 36.2759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.84 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.6 gal · 47.68 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.63 $29.14 $58.28
Diesel $5.42 $34.11 $68.23

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Highland. The current time is 05:52:24.

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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.