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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Osceola, AR is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.04 mi
03h 45m
Flight
153.84 mi
247.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.84 mi
Kilometers
247.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.04 mi
Kilometers
304.23 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluff
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wheatley
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Pine Bluff
94.5 mi
01h 52m
To Osceola
94.6 mi
01h 52m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto University Drive

    12.6 mi · 19 min · University Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    23 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Buerkle Street

    18.7 mi · 28 min · North Buerkle Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East South Front

    1.5 km · 1 min · East South Front

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Blues Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · Blues Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 140: Osceola

    1878 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Keiser Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue

    35 m · 11 sec · West Semmes Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East South Front
84.4 mi · 45%
Blues Highway
40.5 mi · 21%
North Buerkle Street
18.7 mi · 10%
University Drive
12.6 mi · 7%
West Keiser Avenue
4.45 mi · 2%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

East South Front

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatley
01h 52m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 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?

Wheatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Pine Bluff and 94.6 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 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 Sunny near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near Wheatley

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

99 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 153.84 mi (247.58 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Osceola

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,576
Coordinates35.7050800, -89.9695300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Osceola (-89.96953, 35.70508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.52
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.26 $50.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.63 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $5.42 $36.12 $72.24

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 Osceola. The current time is 01:14:27.

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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.