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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Rockwell, AR is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
75.22 mi
01h 34m
Flight
66.52 mi
107.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.52 mi
Kilometers
107.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.22 mi
Kilometers
121.05 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockwell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Rockwell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Poyen
AR

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Pine Bluff
37.6 mi
00h 47m
To Rockwell
37.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 270

    12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kaufman Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Enterprise Drive

    600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grissom Trail

    118 m · 17 sec · Grissom Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grissom Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 42%
US Highway 270
13.8 mi · 18%
US 270 West
13.2 mi · 18%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
6.57 mi · 9%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.82 mi · 5%
Doctor Martin Luther King
3.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Road

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

31.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poyen
00h 47m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Bluff and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Poyen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Pine Bluff and 37.7 miles from Rockwell.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pine Bluff and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwell.

Stop Ideas Near Poyen

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

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

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Malvern station

16 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

45 mi away
798 South 5th St.
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Little Rock Union Station

57 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

114 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Rockwell. Straight-line distance: 66.52 mi (107.06 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Rockwell

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population3,780
Coordinates34.4642600, -93.1337900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Rockwell (-93.13379, 34.46426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 Rockwell. The current time is 23:20:44.

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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.