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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 153.5 miles (247 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.48 mi
02h 35m
Flight
128.79 mi
207.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.79 mi
Kilometers
207.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.48 mi
Kilometers
247.01 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texarkana
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Texarkana
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Arkadelphia
AR

City in Arkansas

From Pine Bluff
76.3 mi
01h 17m
To Texarkana
77.2 mi
01h 17m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    1042 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    1998 ft · 45 sec · East 24th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    1341 ft · 39 sec · Hickory Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 20th Street

    148 m · 21 sec · East 20th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 270
111 mi · 72%
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 21%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
6.57 mi · 4%
Jefferson Avenue
2.06 mi · 1%
East 24th Street
0.38 mi
Hickory Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 270

Take the exit left

79.1 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
128.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arkadelphia
01h 17m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Arkadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Pine Bluff and 77.2 miles from Texarkana.

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

The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arkadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

1 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

35 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

71 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 128.79 mi (207.27 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)
End: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.5 L · about $20.53
Round trip
$41.05
10.84 gal · 41 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.53 $41.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.08 $46.17
Premium $4.63 $25.07 $50.14
Diesel $5.42 $29.35 $58.70

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 Texarkana. The current time is 21:06:09.

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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.