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

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Waldo, AR is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.57 mi
02h 34m
Flight
95.81 mi
154.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.81 mi
Kilometers
154.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.57 mi
Kilometers
173.12 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Waldo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Bearden
AR

City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

From Pine Bluff
53.7 mi
01h 17m
To Waldo
53.8 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
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.3 mi · 57 min · South Camden Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 79, US 79B: Magnolia

    850 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on California Avenue Southwest

    18.8 mi · 28 min · California Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 1st

    895 ft · 15 sec · 1st

  14. 14

    Continue on North 1st

    9.7 mi · 14 min · North 1st

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 98

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 98

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East McKissack

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East McKissack

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McKissack

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Camden Road
41.1 mi · 38%
US 79
27.8 mi · 26%
California Avenue Southwest
18.8 mi · 18%
North 1st
9.67 mi · 9%
State Highway 98
3.48 mi · 3%
East McKissack
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Camden Road

Continue on South Camden Road

38.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bearden
01h 17m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Bearden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Pine Bluff and 53.8 miles from Waldo.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 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 Waldo.

Stop Ideas Near Bearden

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

59 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

74 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

91 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

118 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Waldo. Straight-line distance: 95.81 mi (154.19 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Waldo

City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,256
Coordinates33.3515100, -93.2957300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Waldo (-93.29573, 33.35151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

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 Waldo. The current time is 23:35:15.

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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.