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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Newport, AR is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
131.72 mi
02h 22m
Flight
103.51 mi
166.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.51 mi
Kilometers
166.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.72 mi
Kilometers
211.99 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, May 6, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Wed, May 6, 4:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-05-06T11:43
Arrive Newport
Wed, May 6, 2:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Cabot
AR

City in Arkansas

From Pine Bluff
65.9 mi
01h 11m
To Newport
65.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    54 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 17: Newport

    1451 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Malcolm Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    994 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
82.3 mi · 62%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 34%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Malcolm Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
South State Street
0.66 mi · 1%
AR 17
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

54 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
01h 11m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Pine Bluff and 65.8 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Cabot

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Newport. Straight-line distance: 103.51 mi (166.58 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newport

Newport is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6048000, -91.2818000
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Newport (-91.2818, 35.6048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.6 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.2 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Newport. The current time is 11:43:13.

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.