How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Mineral Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and Mineral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Mineral Springs.
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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 right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
8.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pink Twist Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Pink Twist Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pink Twist Road
1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road
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Continue on Forest Service Road 1504
1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504
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Turn right
32 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff and Mineral Springs.
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.
Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Mineral Springs?
The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Pine Bluff and 86.9 miles from Mineral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Plumerville
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 Plumerville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 138.3 mi (222.57 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 Mineral Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 35.6425800, -93.7313000 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Springs (-93.7313, 35.64258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.21 | $46.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
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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