How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Lavaca, AR?
The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Lavaca, AR is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and Lavaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Lavaca.
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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 left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
115.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark
1695 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Commercial Street
1446 ft · 31 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
759 ft · 18 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on Ozark Bridge
13.3 mi · 19 min · Ozark Bridge
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
17.5 mi · 26 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Lavaca Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lavaca Road
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Continue on South Division Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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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 Lavaca.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
116 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Lavaca?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Pine Bluff and 98.6 miles from Lavaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavaca.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
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 Atkins.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 144.99 mi (233.34 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 Lavaca
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,439 |
| Coordinates | 35.3362000, -94.1732600 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavaca (-94.17326, 35.3362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
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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