How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Mount Ida, AR?
The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Mount Ida, AR is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and Mount Ida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Mount Ida.
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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
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
91 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 270
12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270
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Take the exit left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Keep slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
32.5 mi · 37 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
1003 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
1048 ft · 31 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Elder Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Elder Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elder Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff and Mount Ida.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Albert Pike Road
Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
32.5 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Mount Ida?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Pine Bluff and 53.9 miles from Mount Ida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
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 Rockport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Mount Ida. Straight-line distance: 95.71 mi (154.03 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 Mount Ida
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 34.5567600, -93.6340800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Ida (-93.63408, 34.55676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
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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