How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Pea Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Pea Ridge, AR is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
52 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.66 mi
70.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52 mi
Kilometers
83.69 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-19T07:19
Arrive Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Grady
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Pine Bluff
26 mi
00h 35m
To Pea Ridge
26 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Pea Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    107 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Barraque Street

    93 m · 20 sec · East Barraque Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North State Street

    91 m · 15 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    745 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pickens Street

    7 mi · 10 min · Pickens Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1214 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Mitchell Expressway
41.2 mi · 79%
Pickens Street
10.6 mi · 20%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
East Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North State Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Martha Mitchell Expressway

Continue straight

36.8 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grady
00h 35m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Pea Ridge?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Grady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Pine Bluff and 26 miles from Pea Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Pine Bluff and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Grady

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

92 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

107 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.27 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Pea Ridge

#2 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,452
Coordinates33.9206600, -91.3367900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Pea Ridge (-91.33679, 33.92066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Pea Ridge. The current time is 07:19:12.

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.