How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Prairie Grove, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
230.3 mi
04h 07m
Flight
178.02 mi
286.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.02 mi
Kilometers
286.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.3 mi
Kilometers
370.64 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-18T06:56
Arrive Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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

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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Pine Bluff
115.1 mi
02h 03m
To Prairie Grove
115.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Prairie Grove.

  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 left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · South Mock Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Mock Drive

    36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 61%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 19%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 14%
Hogeye Road
5.87 mi · 3%
South Mock Street
0.56 mi
State Highway 170
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 03m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Prairie Grove?

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Pine Bluff and 115.1 miles from Prairie Grove.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.79 one way or $61.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 178.02 mi (286.5 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Prairie Grove

#2 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.76 L · about $30.79
Round trip
$61.58
16.26 gal · 61.52 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.79 $61.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.63 $69.25
Premium $4.63 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $5.42 $44.02 $88.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Prairie Grove. The current time is 06:56:06.

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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.