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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
57.48 mi
00h 56m
Flight
44.48 mi
71.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.48 mi
Kilometers
92.51 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Wrightsville
AR

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
28.4 mi
00h 28m
To Jacksonville
29.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Redmond Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South James Street

    2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South 1st Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 78%
Saint Louis
8.41 mi · 15%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 3%
South Redmond Road
0.59 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
0.52 mi · 1%
South James Street
0.42 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightsville
00h 28m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Pine Bluff and 29.1 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

61 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 44.48 mi (71.59 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.38
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.69 $15.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.63 $9.39 $18.78
Diesel $5.42 $10.99 $21.98

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 Jacksonville. The current time is 22:43:42.

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.