How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Kensett, AR?
The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Kensett, AR is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and Kensett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Kensett.
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Start on South Main Street
14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
965 ft · 44 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
687 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67B South, AR 36 East: Searcy, Kensett
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Race Avenue
1670 ft · 40 sec · East Race Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street
75 m · 5 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff and Kensett.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny near Kensett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Kensett?
The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Pine Bluff and 47.2 miles from Kensett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny near Kensett.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Kensett. Straight-line distance: 71.89 mi (115.7 km).
#1 Pine Bluff
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
| Population | 40,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.2284300, -92.0032000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kensett
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.2317500, -91.6676400 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensett (-91.66764, 35.23175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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