How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Star City, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Star City, AR is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
26.02 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.74 mi
34.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.02 mi
Kilometers
41.87 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-19T03:11
Arrive Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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

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
Friendship
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
13 mi
00h 17m
To Star City
13 mi
00h 17m

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
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Star City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Harding Avenue

    1171 ft · 27 sec · West Harding Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Olive Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Olive Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    2825 ft · 37 sec · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 530

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Highway 530

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 530
17.4 mi · 67%
South Olive Street
3.15 mi · 12%
South Main Street
1.08 mi · 4%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi · 3%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
0.54 mi · 2%
West Harding Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 530

Continue on Highway 530

17.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
00h 17m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Star City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Star City?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 13 miles from Pine Bluff and 13 miles from Star City.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Pine Bluff and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Star City.

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 Star City. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.99 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Star City

#2 Star City

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,030
Coordinates33.9428800, -91.8434700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Star City (-91.84347, 33.94288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.63 $4.26 $8.51
Diesel $5.42 $4.98 $9.96

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 Star City. The current time is 03:11:36.

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.