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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Rison.
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Start on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Harding Avenue
2502 ft · 48 sec · West Harding Avenue
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Continue on West 16th Avenue
2788 ft · 56 sec · West 16th Avenue
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Continue on West 17th Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · West 17th Avenue
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Continue on Miramar Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Miramar Drive
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Turn straight onto South Blake Street
92 m · 6 sec · South Blake Street
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Continue on South Camden Road
20.7 mi · 31 min · South Camden Road
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Friendship.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Rison. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).
#1 Pine Bluff
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
| Population | 40,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.2284300, -92.0032000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rison
City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 33.9584300, -92.1901500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rison (-92.19015, 33.95843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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