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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Ola, AR is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
119.08 mi
02h 21m
Flight
88.86 mi
143 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.86 mi
Kilometers
143 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.08 mi
Kilometers
191.64 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ola
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-23T08:52
Arrive Ola
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Pine Bluff
59.5 mi
01h 10m
To Ola
59.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 270

    12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Pennington Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Pennington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pennington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 43%
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 27%
US Highway 270
13.8 mi · 12%
US 270 West
13 mi · 11%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
6.57 mi · 6%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hot Springs Bypass

Exit the roundabout

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 10m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Sunny near Ola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 59.5 miles from Pine Bluff and 59.6 miles from Ola.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 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 near Ola.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Ola. Straight-line distance: 88.86 mi (143 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Ola

#2 Ola

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,196
Coordinates35.0323100, -93.2232300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Ola (-93.22323, 35.03231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Ola. The current time is 08:52:29.

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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.