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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Rison, AR is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.12 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.51 mi
34.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.51 mi
Kilometers
34.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.43 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rison
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-15T18:51
Arrive Rison
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluff
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Friendship
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Rison
12.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Harding Avenue

    2502 ft · 48 sec · West Harding Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 16th Avenue

    2788 ft · 56 sec · West 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 17th Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · West 17th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Miramar Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miramar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Blake Street

    92 m · 6 sec · South Blake Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Camden Road

    20.7 mi · 31 min · South Camden Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Magnolia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Camden Road
20.7 mi · 82%
South Main Street
1.08 mi · 4%
Miramar Drive
0.89 mi · 4%
Magnolia Street
0.81 mi · 3%
West 17th Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
West 16th Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Camden Road

Continue on South Camden Road

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
00h 19m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Pine Bluff and Partly Cloudy near Rison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Pine Bluff and 12.6 miles from Rison.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pine Bluff and Partly Cloudy near Rison.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Rison. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Rison

City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates33.9584300, -92.1901500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Rison (-92.19015, 33.95843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.63 $4.12 $8.23
Diesel $5.42 $4.82 $9.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Rison. The current time is 18:51:02.

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.